Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem vandalized in 'price-tag' attack

By DANIEL K. EISENBUD
02/10/2014 20:36

Sixteen cars in an Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem were vandalized early Monday morning, and a bus affixed with racist graffiti, in what police are deeming a “nationalistically motivated criminal act” – or what the government defines as an “act of terrorism,” or “price-tag attack.”

The incident took place less than 24 hours after a haredi man was stabbed twice by an Arab near Damascus Gate Sunday evening. The victim was subsequently treated and released for light injuries at an area hospital.

According to police, Monday’s vandalism occurred before dawn in Ein Aluza, near Silwan. The 16 cars all had their tires slashed and a nearby bus was spray-painted with the words “Enough Arab workers – enough assimilation!”

Police are actively investigating the incident, but have yet to make any arrests, said spokesman Micky Rosenfeld. Asked if he believed the price-tag attack was retaliation for the stabbing, Rosenfeld said police are investigating all possibilities, but stopped short of unequivocally declaring a direct connection.

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