Smotrich demands Shin Bet, police probe Samaria fire wave

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on the Shin Bet and Israel Police to thoroughly investigate today's wave of fires in Samaria and bring those responsible to justice, according to his statement.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich issued a statement Saturday evening calling for a thorough investigation into the wave of fires that swept Samaria today. He said he expects the Shin Bet and Israel Police to investigate the circumstances and bring those responsible to justice. The source of the fires has not been officially confirmed, and Smotrich did not specify who he suspects.

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2. 23:16 · 18 Jul

   Smotrich demands Shin Bet, police probe Samaria fire wave

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