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Beth Shemesh Resident Charged Over Arson During Haredi Riots
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
Israel’s State Prosecutor indicted Yosef Friedman, 46, from Beth Shemesh for arson and riot participation. Prosecutors say he set fire to vegetation three times near the Beth Shemesh police station during violent unrest triggered by the arrest of a Haredi draft evader, and they are seeking his detention until trial ends.
- 01Yosef Friedman, 46, was indicted for arson and riot participation.
- 02He is accused of burning vegetation three times near Beth Shemesh police station.
- 03The unrest erupted after the arrest of a Haredi draft evader.
- 04Prosecutors want him held until the end of proceedings.
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