It is now being reported that a Jewish male, an 18-year-old resident of Shomron is in custody as the primary suspect in the Tuba el-Zangaria mosque arson attack earlier this week.

Authorities on Thursday afternoon, 8 Tishrei, reported the suspected was apprehended two hours after the attack, but a gag order was placed on the arrest. His remand was extended for four days, and police are now going to request a second extension of his remand as the investigation continues. He is being brought before the Kfar Saba Magistrate’s Court.

Defense attorney Adi Kedar reports his client denies the allegations being leveled against him.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)