Two Asra Kadisha leaders were arrested during the predawn hours Tuesday, 10 Elul 5772 on suspicion of vandalism against a national park. The homes of the two were raided by police and they were taken into custody for allegedly damaging a Beit Shemesh archeological site a month ago.

Police signal they plan to remand one of the suspects while the other may be released with restrictions.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)