It began with a message
A man from southern Israel approached a Jerusalem woman, asking to start a relationship. When she refused, he escalated – with threats, online shaming, and repeated visits to her home
But it didn’t stop there
After she filed a police report, he posted a photo of her car along with her home address – and later that night, her car was set on fire right outside her house
From Online Threats to Flames on Her Street
Firefighters and police from Jerusalem’s Shafat station responded to the blaze, launched an investigation, and quickly identified the suspect: a man in his 20s from the town of Lakiya in southern Israel
He was arrested, and a court extended his detention until June 26
Chief Inspector Yossi Amsalem of Shafat Station said
“Even though the arson was planned and carried out late at night, we used advanced tools to find him. He will face justice
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In 2025, Saying “No” Still Isn’t Safe Enough
This isn’t just one woman’s story — it’s a reminder of how unsafe rejection still is for too many women, even today
A woman should never have to fear that a simple “no” will lead to threats, fire, or trauma
Not in Jerusalem. Not anywhere
But until that changes – we must keep telling these stories out loud
