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Two Teens Charged with Arson for Setting Fire to Givatayim Restaurant
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Ynet · 1 hour ago
What happened
Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot are charged with aggravated arson for setting fire to the Japnika restaurant in Givatayim, endangering lives but causing only property damage. One also faces impersonation and obstruction charges after trying to evade arrest.
- 01Two 18-year-olds from Rehovot charged with arson for setting fire to Japnika restaurant in Givatayim.
- 02They used 4.5 liters of flammable liquid and wore camouflage clothing during the attack at 4 a.m.
- 03An employee was inside the restaurant when it was set on fire, putting lives at risk.
- 04One suspect also charged with impersonation and obstructing police after trying to evade arrest.
- 05Prosecution seeks detention of both suspects until the end of legal proceedings.
- 06The fire caused property damage but no physical injuries, according to the indictment.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
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MaarivCenter · Hebrew50 minutes ago
Two Teens Charged with Arson for Setting Fire to Givatayim Restaurant
Kan NewsCenter · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Two Young Men Charged with Arson of Japnika Branch in Givatayim Amid Crime Family Feud
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