An Israel Police spokesman on Monday, 13 Marcheshvan, announced an arrest has been made in the burning of a Sefer Torah outside a Hadera shul, as reported by YWN-Israel. The suspect was arraigned on Monday morning.

Police received the complaint on Sunday, with the information pointing to an intentional act R�L, someone burning the Sefer Torah.

The suspect in custody is a 35-year-old resident of the city. Police are working to determine a motive for the horrific act.

(YWN Israel Desk � Jerusalem)