Israeli police discovered 17 illegal residents living in a school in the Beit Safafa neighborhood of Jerusalem, where they had set up makeshift rooms and showers while children attended summer activities, according to a report. The group had been hiding for up to 10 days.
Israeli police uncovered 17 illegal residents hiding in a school in the Beit Safafa neighborhood of Jerusalem, according to a report posted Monday. The group had been living in makeshift rooms and showers for up to 10 days while children attended summer camp. The discovery was made after concerns were raised by parents and a security guard. The suspects were arrested in the incident, as The Zioneer reported on July 10. The operation is part of broader enforcement efforts against illegal residency in the Jerusalem area, which have seen multiple arrests in recent weeks, including a sweep of 74 illegal residents in Beit Safafa in June.
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