JERUSALEM (JTA) — Police in Israel are investigating the death of a Jewish construction worker in Petach Tikvah as a terror attack.
Nathaniel Roi Arami, 26, fell 11 stories from the side of a high-rise building where he was doing exterior work when both of his rappelling cables snapped in an incident on Sept. 16. His co-workers had finished work and had walked away from the site before he fell.
A court-imposed gag order was lifted Tuesday in the investigation, which is looking at Arami’s death as a possible nationalistic murder.
An Arab co-worker had been taken in for questioning following the death but was released later, according to reports.
Arami was the father of two and his wife was pregnant.
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.
