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Three Residents of Beitar Illit Charged with Arson of Ramat Gan Cafe Over Sabbath Dispute
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 31, 2026
What happened
Three residents of Beitar Illit have been charged with arson for setting fire to a cafe in Ramat Gan due to its operation on the Sabbath. The suspects planned the attack in advance, were possibly paid by a third party, and are suspected of involvement in multiple arson incidents. They remain in custody as investigations proceed.
- 01Three Beitar Illit residents charged with arson of Ramat Gan cafe over Sabbath operation.
- 02Suspects planned the attack, purchased gasoline, and set the cafe on fire at night.
- 03Police suspect a third party paid them and may have planned further arsons.
- 04Investigation began in May after initial fire, with two more arsons in June and July.
- 05Prosecution requests detention, citing serious risk to residents and public safety.
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