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Two Palestinian Minors Arrested for Suspected Arson Near Homesh
Israeli police have completed an investigation into two 16-year-old Palestinian residents of Burqa and Nablus suspected of committing an arson attack near the community of Homesh in Samaria on September 18, 2026.
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What happened
- 01Israeli police completed an investigation into two 16-year-old Palestinian residents of Burqa and Nablus suspected of arson near Homesh.
- 02The suspected arson attack occurred on September 18, 2026, prompting an investigation by officers from the Ariel police station.
- 03Police investigators identified, arrested, and interrogated the two teenage suspects.
- 04During questioning, the suspects revealed they intended to harm security forces and disrupt the lives of local residents.
- 05A prosecutor's declaration has been filed, with indictments expected in the coming days.
- 06The suspects face charges including arson, conspiracy to commit a crime, endangering regional security, and risking human lives.
Officers from the Ariel police station responded to the scene of the fire, collected evidence, and subsequently identified and arrested the two teenagers. During questioning, investigators determined that the suspects intended to harm security forces and disrupt the lives of local residents.
Following the completion of the investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against the suspects. Indictments are expected in the coming days on charges including arson, conspiracy to commit a crime, endangering regional security, and risking human lives.
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