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)