Ashkelon Court Extends Detention of Man Suspected in Grenade Attack
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Ashkelon following the detonation of fragmentation grenades at a residential building. The Magistrate's Court extended his detention by three days as the investigation continues.
A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with a recent explosion of fragmentation grenades at a residential building in Ashkelon. The Magistrate's Court in Ashkelon extended his detention by three days, rejecting the police's request for a seven-day extension.
The incident occurred earlier this week when fragmentation grenades were thrown at a residential home. Following a police investigation that initially relied on intelligence, authorities identified and arrested the suspect. During the court hearing, defense attorney Yifat Ziner questioned the timeline of the investigation, noting that a warrant had been issued days prior and pointing out discrepancies between the police representative's statements and the written remand request regarding potential accomplices and the exact nature of the explosive device.
Police representative Shimon Baratz defended the investigation's pace, citing investigative constraints and ongoing operational needs. He stated that the evidence gathered so far establishes a reasonable suspicion against the suspect, who is also investigated for conspiracy to commit a crime.
Judge Binyamin Grico noted that while the initial evidence supports a reasonable suspicion, a seven-day extension was excessive. Consequently, the court ordered a three-day detention to allow investigators to complete time-sensitive procedures while the suspect denies any involvement.
