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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Metz

Israel police arrest man after nun attacked near Jerusalem’s Old City

Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man suspected of a racially motivated attack on a nun near Jerusalem's Old City, marking the latest incident targeting Christians.

The unnamed individual was taken into custody on Friday, following Wednesday's assault near David’s Tomb – a holy site outside Zion’s Gate on the southern side of the Old City. Police confirmed the arrest was made "on suspicion of a racially motivated attack"; the suspect remains detained.

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