Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Monday, March 18, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Monday, March 18, 2024
Police probing if Kfar Saba synagogue destroyed overnight was broken into
A synagogue on fire in Kfar Saba on March 18, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Service)
Police announce they are investigating whether a Kfar Saba synagogue that burned down overnight was broken into before catching fire.
According to a statement, police are checking whether metal bars meant to secure the house of worship were cut, as they look into the reasons for the fire.
Firefighters said earlier that they managed to save 11 Torah scrolls after being called to the blaze at Beit Knesset Ohev Tzedek at around 3:30 a.m.
Firefighters stand with saved Torah scrolls from a synagogue in Kfar Saba on March 18, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Service)
However, the building is completely gutted, pictures show.
