Arson suspected in Jerusalem: Police detained a minor on suspicion of setting fire to a forest in the north of the city

Haredim 10
May 14, 2026   
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This evening (Wednesday), a report was received of a fire in a wooded area in the Pisgat Ze'ev neighborhood in Jerusalem.

Fire and rescue forces called to the scene worked to extinguish the fire and gained control of the flames.

At the same time, police officers from the Jerusalem District Shefat Station, who quickly arrived at the scene, began extensive searches and located a minor, a resident of the neighborhood, suspected of involvement in the arson.

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The minor was detained and his father was summoned to continue the investigation at the police station and to clarify the circumstances of the incident.


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