In a recent incident, an Israeli individual threw stones at the windows of the room believed to be the location of the Last Supper, which is situated outside the walls of Jerusalem’s Old City. The incident resulted in the shattering of the stained glass in the room. This particular site, known as the Cenacle or the Upper Room, holds significant religious importance for Christians as it is associated with the Last Supper. The site is also part of the David’s Tomb complex, which holds religious significance for multiple faiths. A security guard who was present at the site managed to apprehend the suspect before the situation escalated further. Police forces were subsequently called to the scene, and the suspect was taken into custody for questioning. He was later released on the condition that he would refrain from entering Jerusalem’s Old City for a period of 30 days.
Haaretz reports:
An Israeli Jew threw stones Thursday evening at the windows of the room said to be the site of the Last Supper, outside Jerusalem’s Old City walls, shattering the stained glass.
This site, also known as the Cenacle, is sacred for Christians and is part of the David’s Tomb complex.
The suspect, who is known to the police, arrived at the scene and threw stones at the building’s windows, smashing them before a security guard who present at the site detained him.
Police forces later arrived to take him in for questioning. He was brought before a Magistrate’s Court judge the following day, and was released under the condition that he would stay away from Jerusalem’s Old City for 30 days.
The suspect had claimed that he was present at the time of the incident but did not throw the stones. A police officer who presented documentation to the judge refuted the claim. The suspect also claimed to be an orphan living in a tent in the Ben Hinnom Valley.
This attack follows a string of attacks on Christian sites and events.
Last Friday, an event on the subject was forced to move venues following pressure from the Jerusalem municipality.
In January, two Jewish teens were indicted after they broke into the Protestant Christian cemetery on Mount Zion and desecrated more than 30 graves.
Read the full article here.
About Post Author
