Court releases Jerusalem hills arson suspect to house arrest; suspect said he set fire out of boredom

A 23-year-old man suspected of starting a brush fire in the Jerusalem hills was released to house arrest on Tuesday evening, according to reports. The suspect admitted to setting the fire because he was bored.

A suspect in a brush fire in the Jerusalem hills was released to house arrest by the court on Tuesday evening. The suspect, a 23-year-old man, reportedly admitted to setting the fire 'out of boredom' and said he panicked when it spread. The Jerusalem court rejected the police's request to extend his remand. The incident is one of several arson cases reported in the Jerusalem area in recent weeks.

3 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 23:26 · 21 JulLatest

   Suspect admitted to setting the fire because he was bored.

2. 16:03 · 21 Jul

   Court releases suspect to house arrest, rejecting police remand request.

3. 15:56 · 21 Jul

   Police arrest 23-year-old on suspicion of Jerusalem hills brush fire; suspect admits setting it out of boredom

• Developing2 days ago · 21:33 · 19 JulPolice detain two minors on suspicion of arson in Jerusalem wooded area
• Strong09:17 · 15 JunPolice arrest three suspects for arson near Oferit base in Jerusalem area
• Developing11:18 · 22 JunFire crews control brush fire near Jerusalem; building also caught
• Strong09:36 · 15 JunSix suspects arrested for arson in Deir Dibwan and Burqa, Binyamin

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