Police Arrest Suspect in Arson Attempt at Haifa Japnika Branch
Israeli police have arrested a 28-year-old resident of Kiryat Ata suspected of attempting to set fire to a Japnika Asian food chain branch in Haifa. The incident occurred last week at the Japnika location in the Carmel Center of Haifa, owned by Barak Abramov. Following a police investigation using advanced methods, authorities identified the suspect and detained him for questioning. The Carmel District police's Crime Fighting Unit arrested the suspect yesterday, and he was subsequently imprisoned. On the morning of July 19, 2026, a court extended his detention until Monday, July 20, 2026, at the police's request. The case is part of ongoing issues involving damage to Japnika branches.
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