Israel nabs six Palestinians suspected of damaging Jerusalem security fence

Border Police forces arrest six Palestinian from Bethlehem who are suspected of repeatedly vandalizing the security fence in the Jerusalem area.

Security forces have seen the individuals approach the fence near the southern Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Homa “several times over the past month,” and proceed to cut communication cables attached to the barrier.

The damage was valued at some NIS 100,000 ($28,000).

One of the suspects, who are not identified by name in the police statement, is an Israeli citizen.

All are members of the Hamas terror group, according to police, and several are also suspected of “additional terror actions.”

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