Israel Police officers in the Jerusalem district arrested a suspect whom officers believe attacked a nun on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, police received reports of a nun being attacked at King David's Tomb in Jerusalem. A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault, the police said.

A nun was assaulted near King David's tomb on Tuesday April 28, 2026.
A nun was assaulted near King David's tomb on Tuesday April 28, 2026. (credit: POLICE SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

"The Israel Police views seriously any manifestation of violence, especially racially motivated, directed at religious figures. The police will continue to act with a heavy hand and zero tolerance in order to preserve and maintain the proper and safe fabric of life for all ethnicities and religions in the city of Jerusalem," a police spokesperson said.

This is a developing story.