Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content

BySHIR PERETSJULY 28, 2026 09:10A 58-year-old resident of Kiryat Yearim was arrested by investigators from the Jerusalem District Police on Monday on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, Israel Police confirmed on Tuesday.According to Israeli media, the suspect is also the editor of a well-known Haredi newspaper, though this has not been confirmed by police.The arrest was carried out after police said they received information that raised suspicions the man was in possession of prohibited material.Investigators searched the suspect's home under a court-issued warrant, where they arrested him and seized electronic devices, including a laptop computer and a mobile phone.No indictment filed as forensic investigation continuesAccording to police, the devices have been transferred for forensic examination and the extraction of digital evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative. (credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)The suspect was questioned on suspicion of possessing prohibited material.The police did not provide additional details regarding the investigation or specify the quantity or nature of the material allegedly found. The investigation remains ongoing, and no indictment has been filed at this stage.Follow us on Google