Teen, 15, charged with desecrating holy books in Afula

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According to Walla and Behadrei Haredim, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with desecrating holy books in a synagogue in Afula, with a racist motive. According to Behadrei Haredim, the boy was arrested after allegedly breaking into the synagogue, desecrating holy books, setting fire to toilet paper and stealing a charity box.

According to Arutz Sheva, the boy broke into the synagogue after a quarrel with his family. According to Channel 14, he threw holy books on the floor, poured liquids on them and set a fire in the bathroom. According to Kikar HaShabbat, the indictment was filed against him.