Israeli Police Arrest Five for Hostile Gestures Towards Christians

5 arrested for spitting at Christians in Jerusalem; police minister: It’s not criminal

Ben Gvir says attacks on pilgrims wrong but 'not everything justifies an arrest'; MK Rothman: Most in procession were perfectly behaved, police blowing things out of proportion

5 Jews arrested in Jerusalem on charges of attacking Christians

One of the suspects appeared in a video earlier this week where Orthodox Jews are seen spitting at Christian pilgrims carrying the Four Species.

Israeli police arrest 5 Jews for allegedly spitting on Christian pilgrims amid spate of attacks - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

The arrests came after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to show "zero tolerance" for assailants.

Israeli police arrest five for hostile gestures towards Christians

Israeli police on Wednesday arrested five people suspected of spitting towards Christians or churches in the Old City of Jerusalem and formed a special investigative team to deal with growing complaints of hostile gestures against Christians.

Israeli police arrest five following uproar over Jews spitting on Christians

Israel Police arrested five people Wednesday on suspicion of spitting towards Christians or churches in the Old City of Jerusalem, they announced, following an uproar a day earlier over Orthodox Jews spitting at Christian pilgrims.

Israeli police arrest suspects for spitting near Christian pilgrims and churches in Jerusalem

Israeli police say they have arrested several people suspected of spitting in the direction of Christian pilgrims and churches in Jerusalem. The incident comes as religious tensions have flared in