Seven arrested in Jerusalem on suspicion of spitting at Armenian church, vandalizing Muslim graves

Police in Jerusalem have arrested seven individuals over the weekend in connection with two separate incidents of vandalism and harassment targeting religious sites in the city's Old City. Four of the suspects were detained on suspicion of spitting at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James.

The arrests follow ongoing concerns regarding tensions and targeted acts against religious properties and minority communities within Jerusalem. Law enforcement authorities stated that the investigations into both incidents are active as they address the vandalism of Muslim graves and the harassment at the Armenian church.