Swastika, burnt Israeli flag: Items connected to Jewish terror incident

Shin Bet released new information about the suspects following protests in their favor on Sunday, claims they are dangerous and radical anti-Zionists.

By HAGAY HACOHEN
Updated: JANUARY 6, 2019 22:10
A defaced Israeli flag with the Nazi Swastika and a Hebrew caption saying "Death to Zionists." (photo credit: Courtesy)
A defaced Israeli flag with the Nazi Swastika and a Hebrew caption saying "Death to Zionists."
(photo credit: Courtesy)
The five alleged Jewish terrorists currently detained by the Shin Bet are radical anti-Zionists who deface the Israeli flag, burn it, and write, "Death to Zionists" on it, the agency said in a statement Sunday evening. They noted that a burnt flag with a Swastika drawn on it was found in connection to the inquiry.
"Following a limitation of the gag-order regarding the investigation...we wish to update that during the investigation of the terrorist attack [in October], evidence was found that indicates the radical anti-Zionist characteristics [of the suspects], as well as their being dangerous," a spokesperson for the Shin Bet said.
In addition, the agency said that the suspects were not kidnapped from their homes but arrested in due process, that they are in good physical health and are provided with all they need to observe their religious habits.
The Jewish minors were arrested as suspects in the murder of Palestinian woman Aysha Rabi, who was pelted with stones while driving her car near the Tapuah Barrier in the West Bank on October 12, the agency said Sunday.
Lawyer Itamar Ben-Gvir, who represents the alleged Jewish terrorists, slammed Shin Bet for what he called "a spin."
"It was clear to me today after the court hinted to the Shin Bet that in fact they have no real evidence [against my clients] that it's only a matter of time until a spin will be attempted by the Shin Bet spokesperson unit. Indeed, such a spin wasn't late to arrive."
He continued, "In the next few days, we will hear spins against the suspects that they are anti-Zionists and what not, when these are good kids that love the State of Israel."