Two Arrested in Elad for Grenade and Arson Attacks on Municipal Officials
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Two Elad residents were arrested overnight Thursday on suspicion of throwing a stun grenade at the home of the municipality's Director-General and setting fire to the vehicle of the Mayor's Office Director. Police believe the attacks were retaliation for recent municipal enforcement actions, including the removal of goods and demolition of illegal construction. The municipality vowed not to be deterred by threats and to continue its enforcement activities.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Two Elad residents were arrested for a stun grenade attack and arson targeting municipal officials.
- The attacks are suspected to be retaliation for recent municipal enforcement actions.
- A stun grenade was thrown at the home of Director-General Amnon Maximov.
- The vehicle of Mayor's Office Director Shimon Suissa was set on fire.
- Municipal enforcement included removing goods and demolishing illegal construction.
- The Elad Municipality stated it will not be deterred by threats.
Two residents of Elad were arrested overnight Thursday on suspicion of involvement in two unusual incidents that occurred in the city the previous day. A stun grenade was thrown at the home of the municipality's Director-General, Amnon Maximov, and the vehicle belonging to Shimon Suissa, Director of the Mayor's Office, was set on fire. Initial investigations suggest the acts were retaliation for enforcement actions taken by the municipality against the suspects.
The investigation began after police received a report of a stun grenade being thrown at the fence of the Director-General's home. Shortly thereafter, another report came in about a vehicle catching fire in the city, believed to be arson. Both incidents targeted senior municipal officials.
Police from the Rosh HaAyin station initiated searches and investigative actions, leading to the arrest of two suspects, Elad residents in their 20s and 30s, during the night. They were taken for questioning by the Sharon District's central unit and subsequently detained. Police are expected to request an extension of their remand from the court later today.
Authorities suspect the motive behind the attacks is the municipality's enforcement activities against the two suspects. This follows a large-scale operation conducted the previous day at the "Yahalom" commercial center, involving police, municipal police, fire services, and urban supervision officials. During the operation, goods and equipment obstructing public passages were removed, warnings were issued, and fines were levied. Additionally, illegal construction additions were demolished.
In response to the incidents, the Elad Municipality issued a strong statement asserting it would not yield to threats and would not allow criminal elements to influence its operations. "No threat will deter us," the municipality stated. "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."
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