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Jerusalem court orders immediate release of yeshiva students after night arrest

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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jun 16, 2026

What happened

Several American yeshiva students arrested Monday night on Pines Street in central Jerusalem were ordered released by court. Police had sought to extend the detention of two suspects by five days, but the judge rejected the request. The case focused on claims of violence during the arrest.

  • 01Police detained American yeshiva students on Pines Street in central Jerusalem.
  • 02The police asked to extend two detentions by five days.
  • 03A judge ordered the immediate release of all detainees.
  • 04Simon Shisha and attorney Idan Gamlieli worked for their release.
  • 05Police then tried to delay the release of one student.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Jerusalem court orders immediate release of yeshiva students after night arrest
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Jerusalem Court Orders Release of Yeshiva Students Arrested in Police Operation

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