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Six Arrested for Stone-Throwing and Spitting at Armenian Church in Jerusalem's Old City
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By ענבר טויזר
First reported by N12 · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Six Jewish suspects were arrested in Jerusalem for spitting and throwing stones at the Armenian Church in the Old City. Three remain detained while three were released with restrictions. Police condemned the violence and vowed to act decisively.
- 01Six Jewish suspects arrested for spitting and stone-throwing at Armenian Church in Jerusalem's Old City.
- 02Incident occurred late Sunday night on a main Jewish pedestrian route to Mount Zion and the Western Wall.
- 03Three suspects brought to court for detention extension; three released with area bans.
- 04Police conducted extensive searches following a report of the attack.
- 05Police condemned the acts as serious violence and racism and promised strict enforcement.
- 06The suspects include a minor among those detained and questioned.
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