A court in Nof HaGalil on Wednesday extended the detention of three suspects in an alleged gang rape case in northern Israel, according to N12. Two suspects were ordered held for an additional five days, and a third suspect's remand was extended by one day.
The Nof HaGalil Magistrate's Court on Wednesday extended the remand of three suspects in the alleged gang rape of three minor girls in the Emekim area, according to N12. Two suspects were ordered held for an additional five days, and a third suspect's remand was extended by one day. The hearing marks the first judicial step since the arrests were made Tuesday evening.
The case first came to light Tuesday evening, when reports emerged that three minor girls had been invited to an apartment in northern Israel and raped. Israel Police announced the arrest of three suspects – two minors and one adult – later that evening. By the end of the night, additional details were reported by Yediot and N12: the incident took place at a suspect's apartment, and the girls had prior acquaintance with the suspects. All four bulletins were published by The Zioneer shortly after 21:30 Jerusalem on Tuesday.
The victims are minors from the northern region who traveled to meet the suspects, according to reports. The case is under investigation by Israeli police. No charges have been filed.
Further details about the victims, the suspects, and the circumstances of the alleged crime have not been reported. The investigation is ongoing.
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