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Suspect arrested over vandalism at synagogue in which holy books were ripped apart

30 November 2025, 8:40 am
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Screengrabs of a video posted to social media showing prayer books strewn across the floor after a vandalism incident at the Mishkan Shalom Synagogue in Kadima-Zoran, shared November 22, 2025. (X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
Screengrabs of a video posted to social media showing prayer books strewn across the floor after a vandalism incident at the Mishkan Shalom Synagogue in Kadima-Zoran, shared November 22, 2025. (X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

A suspect has been arrested over vandalism at a synagogue in the central town of Kadima earlier this month, police say.

A 29-year-old resident of nearby Even Yehuda was detained last night and will appear in court for a hearing on his remand, police say.

Members of the Mishkan Shalom Synagogue found prayer books torn up and Torah scrolls lying on the floor when they arrived for a Friday service on November 22.

Footage and images showed the floor of the synagogue covered with pages of books strewn about.

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