Arabs torch Jewish home in East Jerusalem, police say

Arson in Beit Hanina took place last week, only reported Wednesday

Local Arab residents allegedly torched an apartment in which Jewish residents were living in the East Jerusalem Arab neighborhood of Beit Hanina, police said Wednesday morning.

The incident happened last week, but was not disclosed until Wednesday, Israel Radio said.

It was not clear why Jewish residents were living in the area, nor what has become of them since the incident.

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