Undercover Police Arrest Teen for Stone Throwing in Jerusalem

Jerusalem police, including undercover officers disguised as ultra-Orthodox Jews, arrested a minor on suspicion of throwing stones during a law enforcement operation in the Mea Shearim neighborhood. The operation, conducted by officers from the Lev Habira station and the Jerusalem Special Patrol Unit along with municipal inspectors, focused on removing Palestinian flags and graffiti from public spaces. During the operation, a small group of rioters began throwing stones and objects at the forces. As the police withdrew, officers identified a suspect, a minor, throwing stones at them. An undercover unit, posing as part of the rioters, apprehended the suspect. Subsequently, a crowd gathered around a police officer. Police forces quickly arrived, restored order, and arrested two additional suspects, both 16 years old, for their involvement in the incident. All suspects were taken for further investigation. Police are continuing covert and overt searches and investigations to identify and arrest others involved in the disturbances and attacks.