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Monday, August 17, 2026
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Man arrested for vandalizing St. Anthony’s Church in Jaffa
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Vandalism and damages seen at St. Anthony's Church in Jaffa on August 16, 2026. (Israel Police)
A man in his 20s has been arrested for alleged vandalism of the St. Anthony of Padua Church in the Jaffa neighborhood of Tel Aviv.
According to police, a report was filed yesterday morning about the damage at the church, where several statues had been smashed and a number of crosses broken.
Police say they were able to identify the suspect and arrested him a short while ago. He has been transferred to police for questioning.
Reports have found growing levels of harassment against Christians in Israel by extremists in recent years.
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