Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Arson at Ex-Girlfriend's Workplace

By יולן כהן

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A man from Rehovot was arrested for allegedly torching his ex-girlfriend's workplace in central Israel early Tuesday morning. The suspect, masked and armed with a hammer and fuel, smashed the business's glass doors before setting it ablaze as an act of revenge. The business suffered heavy damage, but no one was injured. An indictment has been filed against the suspect following his arrest.

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A man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's workplace in Rehovot.
The suspect used a hammer and fuel to break in and ignite the business.
The arson was reportedly an act of revenge for a painful breakup.
The incident occurred around 1:00 AM and caused significant damage.
No employees were harmed during the attack.
An indictment has been filed against the suspect.

Ex-Boyfriend Arrested for Arson at Ex-Girlfriend's Workplace — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

A man in his 30s from Rehovot has been arrested on suspicion of setting fire to his ex-girlfriend's place of employment in central Israel. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 1:00 AM, as a form of revenge for their recent breakup. Security footage shows the suspect, masked and carrying a hammer and a gallon of fuel, smashing the glass doors of the business before pouring the fuel and igniting it. He then fled the scene as flames spread. The business sustained significant damage, but no employees were harmed. Police apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident. According to the indictment filed against him, this was one of several attempts by the suspect to exact revenge on his former partner. The police stated they will continue to act decisively to expose perpetrators of serious offenses and enhance public security.

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