In wake of the ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) statement on Sunday 8 Tammuz 5774 regarding the murder of Muhmad Abu-Khenin, Public Security Minister Yitzhak Aharonovich told the media, “The Jerusalem District of the Israel Police and the ISA have arrested several youths on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Muhammad Abu-Khenin.

“I would like to thank all those involved in the work, who, since the event, have devoted maximum efforts to uncovering and arresting the perpetrators.

“The State of Israel is a country that abides by, and enforces, the law, and will continue to take determined action against all those who violate the law. I ask that everyone show responsibility and work to prevent further disturbances.

“This was a shocking and unacceptable act which any sane person, certainly in a strong and democratic country such as the State of Israel, must strongly condemn.”

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)