Two Teenagers Arrested in Ashdod for Firebomb Attacks on Police and Municipal Vehicles

Police in Ashdod arrested two 15-year-old minors over the weekend on suspicion of throwing firebombs at municipal inspection and police vehicles. The investigation began after a report of a firebomb being thrown at a municipal inspection vehicle parked in the city. Police forces arrived at the scene, and an investigation was launched, including the collection of physical and forensic evidence. Fortunately, no one was injured and no material damage was caused to the vehicles in either incident. During the investigation, evidence emerged linking the two suspects not only to the attack on the inspection vehicle but also to a separate incident where a firebomb was allegedly thrown at a police car. Again, there were no injuries or damage. Following the gathering of initial evidence and identification of the suspects, Ashdod police raided their locations, arrested the two 15-year-olds, and brought them in for questioning. The police presented the minors to the relevant court, requesting an extension of their detention to complete the investigation. The police released a blurred image of the two suspects, showing them in handcuffs and dressed in black. Israel Police emphasized that they view any attempt to harm security forces, law enforcement, and municipal inspectors with extreme severity and will continue to act decisively to prosecute those involved in dangerous violent offenses in public spaces.