Investigation Finds No Football Link in Arson of Senior Israeli Referee's Car
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Three suspects were questioned over the arson of senior Israeli football referee Gal Leibovitz's car, with police ruling out any connection to his football duties. The investigation focuses on an associate's activities, and the league condemned the attack.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Three suspects questioned over arson of referee Gal Leibovitz's car in Ashkelon.
- Police say arson unrelated to Leibovitz's football refereeing or basketball team role.
- Investigation focuses on activities of one of Leibovitz's associates, not Leibovitz himself.
- Suspects released under restrictive conditions; investigation continues.
- Leibovitz fully cooperated, claiming no personal enemies or conflicts.
- League management condemned the violent act and called for justice.
Three suspects were questioned at the Ashkelon police station in connection with the arson attack on the car of Gal Leibovitz, a senior football referee, which occurred three months ago. The suspects were released under restrictive conditions, and the investigation is ongoing. Police sources clarified that the arson is not related to Leibovitz's role as a football referee. Instead, the primary line of inquiry points to a connection with the activities of one of Leibovitz's associates, unrelated to him personally. Officials emphasized there is no link to football or his involvement with the Ashkelon basketball team. Leibovitz fully cooperated with the police, stating he has no enemies and no personal conflicts. Following the incident, the league management strongly condemned the violence, calling it a shocking event with no place in society. They expressed hope that the perpetrators will be brought to justice and wished Leibovitz and his family safety and peace.
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