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Stolen piece of military ordnance sparks fire in Netanya restaurant in 5th incident in 24 hours

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  • A fire broke out at a restaurant in Netanya after a stolen piece of military ordnance was thrown at the premises.
  • Police are investigating the incident as criminal, potentially stemming from a dispute between criminals.
  • This marks the fifth such incident in central Israel within the past 24 hours, involving thrown grenades or suspicious objects.

A fire erupted at a Japanika restaurant branch in Netanya early Tuesday morning after a stolen piece of military ordnance was hurled at the establishment, according to the Israel Police. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident is criminal in nature, possibly linked to an ongoing dispute among criminals.

Officers from the Netanya station, along with fire and rescue teams, responded to the scene. While no injuries were reported, the restaurant sustained property damage from the blaze. Police have launched a formal investigation into the incident.

This event is the fifth of its kind in central Israel within a 24-hour period. On Monday, four fragmentation grenades were thrown in separate incidents. In Herzliya, an explosion was heard after a suspicious object was thrown at a building, prompting a police response. Although no injuries were reported, minor property damage occurred. These incidents are also being treated as criminal in nature.

stemming from an ongoing dispute between criminals

— Israel PoliceIn a statement describing the preliminary findings of the criminal investigation into the Netanya restaurant fire.
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