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Israel Police Open Second Probe Into Hanukkah Candle-Blowing Incidents

A viral video triggered the Ramle inquiry following an earlier case at a Tel Aviv mall.

Overview

  • Police said they opened a case in Ramle after a video showed an alleged minor blowing out candles at a yard entrance.
  • The Ramle investigation began two days after the Tel Aviv mall incident drew an initial police probe.
  • Investigators have not determined which law applies to the acts recorded in the videos.
  • Authorities said they are considering the offense of damage or desecration of a place of worship, which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison.
  • Both cases remain under investigation and police have not announced charging decisions.