Israeli police arrested three residents of the Issawiya neighborhood in East Jerusalem, aged 16-19, on suspicion of starting a brush fire near the Oferet military base on June 13. The suspects were caught fleeing the scene with the help of the regional control center's observation unit and brought before a court; their remand was extended until June 17.
Police arrested three residents of the Issawiya neighborhood in East Jerusalem on suspicion of starting a brush fire near the Oferet military base on June 13. According to a police spokesperson, the suspects — aged 18, 19, and a 16-year-old minor — were located fleeing the area after the fire was reported to the police emergency hotline. Officers from the Shalem station and Border Police soldiers of the Homa battalion responded alongside firefighting teams to prevent the blaze from spreading.
The suspects were located with assistance from the observation unit of the 'Mabat Yerushalayim' regional control center. They were brought to Jerusalem Magistrate's Court, which extended their remand until June 17.
The Zioneer has previously reported on several brush fires across Israel over the past week, though these were treated as unrelated incidents. The current case involves criminal suspicion of arson near a military installation, with the investigation ongoing.
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