not everywhere· Security· Updated
Haifa Woman Arrested for Stealing and Burning Holy Books at Rabbi's Tomb
On Sunday, 11 October 2026, police in Haifa arrested a woman suspected of stealing holy books from the tomb complex of Rabbi Avdimi and setting them on fire. The arrest followed an investigation launched after police received a report regarding the theft and damage of the sacred texts at the site.
7 newsrooms · 3 languages · since
What happened
- 01A woman was arrested in Haifa on Sunday, 11 October 2026, on suspicion of stealing and burning holy books.
- 02The incident took place at the tomb complex of Rabbi Avdimi, referred to by Panet as the Tomb of Abudimi.
- 03Police launched an investigation after receiving a report of theft and severe damage to the sacred texts.
- 04The suspect was identified and apprehended after being recorded on camera taking the books and setting them on fire.
- 05Officers took the suspect to the Haifa police station for questioning to clarify her motives and the circumstances of the act.
- 06The Israel Police vowed to continue acting with determination to investigate serious offenses and prosecute those involved.
Haifa station officers quickly identified, located, and apprehended the suspect after reviewing footage that reportedly captured her taking the books and igniting them. The suspect was taken to the police station for questioning to determine her motives and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to Panet, the incident occurred at the Tomb of Abudimi complex. The Jerusalem Post reported that the suspect attempted to burn the books, while other outlets reported that she set them on fire. The Israel Police stated that they will continue to act with determination to locate suspects, investigate serious offenses, and prosecute those involved to the fullest extent of the law.
Summarized by baba from the reports of 7 newsrooms. Updated
Latest report: Israel National News. Read Israel National News’s original
The coverage
7 newsrooms on this story
Who covered it
- LeftNone
- Centre2
- Right2
- Haredi2
- Arab1
Not in the Left press