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American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Roman Statues at Israel Museum

An American tourist has been arrested for allegedly smashing two ancient Roman statues in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, claiming they were "against the Torah". The statues, a sculpture of Athena and a statue of a griffin, have been moved for restoration. The suspect's identity has not been released, and his lawyer denies religious fanaticism as the motive. This incident follows a similar act of vandalism by a Jewish American tourist in February. The museum remains open and condemns all forms of violence.

via BBC.com|

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American Tourist Arrested for Damaging Roman Statues at Israel Museum

An American tourist was arrested at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for damaging two second-century Roman statues. The tourist, identified as a radical Jewish American, claimed he smashed the statues due to religious reasons. However, his lawyer argued that he was suffering from the Jerusalem syndrome, a mental disorder induced by the religious magnetism of the city. The suspect has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. This incident raises concerns about the safety of cultural heritage in Jerusalem, as attacks on historical objects by Jewish individuals have been on the rise.

via The Guardian|

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Vandalizing Tourist: US Man Arrested for Damaging Ancient Art at Israel Museum

A 40-year-old American tourist was arrested for intentionally smashing and damaging Roman-era statues at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The suspect believed the statues went against the Torah. The damaged artifacts, dating back to the 2nd century CE, were transferred for restoration. This incident follows a similar case in February when an American tourist vandalized a statue in Jerusalem's Old City.

via The Times of Israel|

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