Man indicted after setting fire to non-kosher Arabic restaurant – twice
During the first incident, the man was seen hastily pouring a flammable liquid near the entrance to the restaurant while several guests were still eating inside.
By IDAN ZONSHINEAttempted arson from a suspected "Price Tag" attack on April 13th, 2018.(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
A man in his twenties from northern Israel was indicted on two charges of arson on Wednesday after setting fire to "HaMigdal," (The Tower) an Arab-owned restaurant near Alumot junction – twice on the same day.According to the indictment, which was submitted by prosecutor Tuval Dori, the suspect believes very firmly that Israel belongs to the Jewish people, who are obliged to follow mitzvahs (religious commandments) and must not allow "goyim" (non-Jews) to sell non-kosher food in the country.During the first incident, which occurred on the afternoon of June 16, the man was seen hastily pouring a flammable liquid near the entrance to the restaurant while several guests were still eating inside, before setting the liquid ablaze and running away.Guests and employees were evacuated as restaurant employees put out the flames using fire extinguishers.Later that same day, around 1:30 a.m., the man returned to the restaurant while it was closed. He smashed a window, poured in a flammable liquid, lit a flame and then fled the premises.The restaurant's owner, Nizar Hana, went out in search of the suspect, eventually spotting him around 4 a.m. while walking toward the Kinneret (Sea of Galilee). The suspect initially resisted his arrest by police, but he was ultimately detained.
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