Car Torched, Grenade Thrown at Home of Senior Elad City Officials

Two serious incidents targeting senior officials in the Haredi city of Elad have prompted a police investigation. Shimon Suissa, director of the mayor's office, had his vehicle set on fire, and in a separate incident, a stun grenade was thrown at the home of Amnon Maximov, the city manager. Authorities suspect criminal elements are behind the attacks, possibly as an attempt to intimidate officials due to recent actions taken by the municipality to maintain public order and enforce regulations.

Both Suissa and Maximov filed complaints with the police, who have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the events and are working to identify those involved. Investigators are examining a potential link between the attacks and the city's recent activities. At this stage, the perpetrators and the exact connection to the municipal operations remain unclear.

The Elad Municipality issued a statement condemning the incidents, asserting that they would not be deterred by criminal elements attempting to intimidate residents and city leadership. The municipality emphasized that these were "unacceptable attempts to instill fear and harm the public's sense of security" and vowed to continue working resolutely with law enforcement to ensure public order, enforce the law, and protect residents' safety and quality of life. The statement concluded, "No threat will deter us. We will continue to work for the residents of Elad, so that the city will be a safe, orderly, and law-abiding place for everyone."