Israeli Border Police Arrest Two Suspects for Vandalizing Memorial in Retamim
Israeli Border Police commandos from the southern unit, guided by the Shin Bet and in cooperation with the Segev Shalom police station and the Israel Police aerial unit, arrested two suspects accused of vandalizing a memorial corner dedicated to fallen IDF soldier Staff Sergeant Yehuda Peretz in the settlement of Retamim. The arrests took place yesterday following a joint operation after the memorial was defaced last month.
The investigation involved identifying and locating the suspects, leading to coordinated raids at two locations in the nearby village of Bir al-Daqaq. The commandos conducted a covert operation, surprising and detaining the two suspects, who were then transferred to the Segev Shalom station for further questioning.
The Israel Police emphasized their commitment to rigorously pursuing those who harm public security, property, and memorial sites, utilizing all operational capabilities to ensure accountability.
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