LONDON: Israeli authorities arrested seven Israelis over the weekend on suspicion of desecrating Christian and Muslim religious sites in Jerusalem’s Old City. All of the suspects were questioned on suspicion of conduct liable to endanger public safety and were later released under restrictive conditions, The Times of Israel reported, citing Israeli police. Three people were detained on suspicion of vandalizing Muslim graves. Police did not say when the alleged incident occurred but released a video showing three people approaching a tombstone, kicking it repeatedly and knocking it over.

Suspects released under restrictive conditions after police question them on suspicion of conduct that could harm public safety

Over the course of the weekend, the police stated, four people were arrested on suspicion that they had spat at the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem's Old City.