Israel Brief February 10, 2013: After hate speech charges, Betar Jerusalem soccer club set on fire

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After hate speech charges, Jerusalem soccer club set on fire

Source: JTA, 2-10-13

Arsonists set fire to the trophy room of the Betar Jerusalem soccer team after the indictment of four fans for anti-Muslim hate speech….READ MORE

Israel Brief August 8, 2012: Major Fire Under Control in Jerusalem Area

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Major fire under control in Jerusalem area

Source: JTA, 8-8-12

A major fire in the Jerusalem area believed to be arson is under control.

More than 40 firefighting squads and two firefighting planes came together to put out the fire on Wednesday near the Hadassah Ein-Kerem Medical Center. Some hospital visitors were evacuated, according to The Jerusalem Post….READ MORE

Israel Brief July 15, 2012: Massive Fire in Jerusalem Suburb Forces Residents to Flee

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Massive fire in Jerusalem suburb forces residents to flee

Source: JTA, 7-15-12

A fire that forced residents of the Jerusalem suburb of Mevasseret Zion to evacuate their homes reportedly is under control…READ MORE »

Israel Brief July 9, 2012: Palestinian Teens Arrested for Jerusalem Arson

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Palestinian teens arrested for Jerusalem arson

Source: JTA, 7-9-12

Two Palestinian teens were arrested for setting a fire near Jerusalem that destroyed 15 acres of forest…. READ MORE