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Police Investigate Series of Attacks on Barak Abramov’s Japanika Restaurant Chain in Central Israel
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First reported by N12 · 6 hours ago
What happened
Police are investigating a series of attacks targeting Japanika restaurants owned by Barak Abramov in central Israel, involving grenade explosions, a pipe bomb, and attempted arson, with no injuries reported.
- 01Four criminal attacks occurred in central Israel within hours, including grenade explosions and arson attempts.
- 02Three attacks targeted Japanika restaurant branches owned by Barak Abramov.
- 03No injuries were reported despite damage to restaurant fronts and a residential building.
- 04Police are collecting forensic evidence and reviewing security footage from all attack sites.
- 05Investigators are examining whether the attacks are connected and consider a criminal motive likely.
- 06No suspects have been arrested yet, and all investigative leads remain open.
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