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Israeli Police Disprove Palestinian Arson Claim Near Hebron as Fabrication

Israeli police disproved Palestinian claims that Israelis set fire to a home near Hebron, finding the fire was caused by an electrical fault. The Palestinian mother admitted fabricating the story after family violence by Israelis. She now faces charges of false reporting and incitement.

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What happened

  1. 01Police investigation disproves Palestinian claim of Israeli arson near Hebron.
  2. 02Fire and Rescue experts confirm electrical short circuit caused the fire.
  3. 03Palestinian mother and son gave contradictory statements; son recanted.
  4. 04Mother later admitted fabricating story due to prior violence by Israelis.
  5. 05Police charged mother with false reporting and incitement.
  6. 06False claims were spread to international media outlets.
Translated and summarized by baba from Arutz Sheva, the latest report. Read Arutz Sheva’s original

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