Of the twenty Arabs charged with looting and attacking Selim Cohen’s house in Safed during the riots, sixteen have been committed for premeditated murder, arson, theft and loot. Four were discharged.
Judge Plunkett in Haifa discharged three Arabs accused of burning the Klinger house in Safed. They were discharged without hearing the defense because expert testimony showed that the witnesses could not have seen the accused setting the fire.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
