Thought he'd slip away? Set fire to an Israeli flag and was arrested by an off-duty police officer

A resident of Or Yehuda in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to an Israeli flag near a business in the city. An off-duty patrol officer identified him and made the arrest. The suspect will be brought to a hearing on extending his detention.

A resident of Or Yehuda in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of setting fire to an Israeli flag near a business in the city. The incident occurred last Friday and was captured on cameras. A patrol officer from the Masovim station, who was on vacation, identified the suspect on Monday and arrested him on the spot. The suspect was transferred for questioning at the police station. Police stated that the suspect will be brought today (Tuesday) to a hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court, where the police will request an extension of his detention. The investigation is ongoing.