http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4049458,00.html 4 Palestinians suspected of raping 11-year-old
Police arrest illegal Palestinian aliens for allegedly raping, molesting boy in Bnei Brak
Yoav Zitun
Published: 03.29.11, 16:46 / Israel News
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Four Palestinians residing in Israel illegally have been arrested for allegedly raping an 11-year-old boy from Bnei Brak several times. The four, aged 23-27, are also suspected of indecent acts.
Police launched an investigation after the boy told his older brother he had been abused. The suspects were swiftly apprehended for fear they would flee to the territories. Heading the probe is police Superintendent Ronen Shimri
Police suspect that the four, who were working at an event hall in the city, promised the boy candy and lured him into accompanying them to the building where they live.
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It is also suspected the Palestinians raped, beat and humiliated the boy several times over the past few weeks. Police suspect they also emotionally abused the boy.
The suspects denied the allegations. They are scheduled to face a remand hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court later on Tuesday. Judge Yuval Gazit has issued a gag order on the suspects' identities.
The victim has been undergoing therapy since the investigation was launched