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American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Roman Statues in Israeli Museum

An American tourist was arrested at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for defacing two second-century Roman statues, raising concerns about the safety of Israel's priceless collections and a rise in attacks on cultural heritage. The tourist's lawyer claimed he suffered from the Jerusalem syndrome, a mental disorder induced by the religious magnetism of the city, causing foreign pilgrims to believe they are figures from the Bible. The vandalism is the latest in a series of attacks by Jews against historical objects in Jerusalem, sparking condemnation from officials and cultural authorities.

via Boston.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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American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Roman Statues in Israeli Museum

An American tourist was arrested at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for smashing two second-century Roman statues, citing religious reasons. The suspect's lawyer claimed he suffered from the Jerusalem syndrome, a form of disorientation induced by the religious magnetism of the city. Concerns have been raised about the safety of Israel's priceless collections and the rise in attacks on cultural heritage. The vandalism follows a series of attacks by Jews against historical objects in Jerusalem.

via ABC News|

#american-tourist #crime #cultural-heritage

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American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Roman Statues in Israeli Museum

An American tourist was arrested at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for smashing two second-century Roman statues, citing religious reasons. The suspect's lawyer claimed he suffered from the Jerusalem syndrome, a form of disorientation induced by the religious magnetism of the city. Concerns have been raised about the safety of Israel's priceless collections and the rise in attacks on cultural heritage in Jerusalem. The vandalism follows a series of attacks by Jews against historical objects in the city.

via Yahoo News|

#american-tourist #crime #cultural-heritage