Three Arrested for Attacking Police with Stones, Fireworks in Eastern Jerusalem

Jerusalem, 13 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Three eastern Jerusalem residents in their 20s were arrested on Tuesday night for throwing stones and shooting fireworks at security personnel, the Israel Police said on Wednesday.

The disturbance followed an earlier argument in the area that left several people injured. During searches of one suspect’s home, officers seized backpacks, bullets, and additional fireworks believed to have been used in the attack. Police said the suspects resisted Arrest, prompting officers to use riot control measures to restore order.