Five children have been arrested following the news that several Jewish graves had been smashed in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Turkish Chief Rabbinate said that it expects “those who carried out this vandalism to be caught as soon as possible.”
81 gravestones were desecrated in the Jewish cemetery of the Hasköy Cemetery in Beyoğlu, according to the Istanbul Governor’s office.
A statement from the Office read: “After examining security camera footage it was determined that the incident was carried out by children aged between eleven and thirteen who live close to the cemetery.
“The suspects have been detained. The investigation into the matter continues. We send our Jewish citizens our wishes for a speedy recovery.”
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