Police release footage of arrest of man suspected of attack on nun on Mount Zion; shows victim with head wound

Israel Police releases a short video of yesterday’s arrest of a 36-year-old man on suspicion of attacking a nun near King David’s Tomb on Mount Zion in Jerusalem, stressing that it treats attacks on religious figures with “utmost seriousness.”

“Following a report of an assault against a nun in Jerusalem, officers responded immediately, launching an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect,” says the police on X. “A request to extend his detention is expected.”

“The Israel Police treats any attack on members of the clergy and religious communities with the utmost seriousness and applies a policy of zero tolerance to all acts of violence,” it continues. “In a city sacred to Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, we remain committed to protecting all communities and ensuring those responsible for violence are held accountable.”

In the latest sign that the police are taking the safety and sensibilities of Christians more seriously after a series of fiascos, the post is written in English.

France “strongly condemns” the attack, and calls for the perpetrator “to be brought to justice for this act and for justice to be served.”

Following a report of an assault against a nun in Jerusalem, officers responded immediately, launching an investigation that led to the arrest of a suspect. A request to extend his detention is expected.

The Israel Police treats any attack on members of the clergy and religious… pic.twitter.com/1e0W8bobpo

— Israel Police (@israelpolice) April 29, 2026