A young Palestinian man in his 20s from the village of Hizma was arrested in recent days after he illegally infiltrated Israel, disguised himself as a Chareidi Jew, and carried out a violent burglary in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem. The dramatic incident unfolded when the homeowner unexpectedly returned and found the suspect in the act of stealing valuables worth thousands of shekels. The intruder, armed with pepper spray and burglary tools, assaulted one of the residents in an attempt to flee. During the struggle, the homeowner managed to wrestle back the stolen items, which included car keys, NIS 8,000 in cash, jewelry, and expensive handbags. Jerusalem District Police immediately launched an investigation. Through forensic evidence and witness testimony, detectives were able to identify the suspect. In a targeted operation, undercover Border Police (Yamam) officers arrested the man in the Hizma area. According to the investigation, the suspect had entered the apartment using a screwdriver while dressed as a Chareidi man to blend in. After the assault, he stripped off the disguise and fled the scene. The suspect is now facing multiple serious charges, including unlawful entry into Israel, aggravated assault, and burglary. A Jerusalem court has extended his detention to allow police to continue their investigation. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)