I notice that in the suspect photo the person is wearing a kippah, so I'm curious if that is the real suspect, or if this is just another attempt for ynet to slander the observant community...and if so that is the most despicable case of journalistic integrity I have ever seen and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

It is considered poor manner's to show the face of the 'suspect'. Perhaps he is yet innocent and some one else is guilty; yet now his face is shown as the guilty party and his reputation is ruined.

then do as my old booba would say... cut off his schmackle and put salt on the wound.....

Yes he's wearing a kippa #1, most Israeli's with a court date do; helps with "God will forgive me/ judge me/ sodomize me in a bathroom" plea. #2 It is terrible that this persons reputation is ruined, so are the innocence of two young girls and the dignity of their families. Sharp knives and short ropes are needed.

I hope now that they have the suspect in custody, they will also detain and investigate the father. This is a blaring example of total irresponsibility and stupidity on the part of parents. I would not leave my 12 year old daughter to wander around a city on her own, and added to this, the child has downs syndrome, which I understand to mean, her judgment is impaired? This was simply ugly for this father to let her out of his sight. I'm sure it isnt the first time he's done so, and it won't be the last. Has he no shame? Some people aren't even qualified to raise dogs. Driving through religious neighborhoods in Israel, I am totally shocked to see children who look as young as 3 years old, walking by themselves, and kids who couldnt be more than 4 or 5, wheeling babies in strollers across the street. Didnt their parents ever hear of pedophilia? Speeding drivers?

As mots know media makes news as sensational as possible, like the boy who crief "wolf" to the townspeople... how much of media is fact and how much is diluted. EG is the 20 year old also mentall ill? etc etc. Israel does need 2 things off the bat 1) more quanititative and qualitative education. Also more Jewish moral education, as the secualr left has bankrupted all of what small amount used to exist 2) capital punishment, and more severe jail terms for terrorism and sexual assault on those most vulnerable.

all criminals seem to do it lately, since it seems to give them better verdicts (seriously)

This guy obviously thought that praying takes precedence over the welfare of his daughter. 12 years old is too young to leave any child alone in a cafe and ispure wilful neglect when in addition the child is mentally challenged. He should also be investigated.

Are you saying that a person that wears a kippah could not commit such a crime? From personal expereince I can tell you that you are dead wrong.

The police came "40 minutes later." Did the cleaners not call them? Were the police dilatory? How can the reporter write that line without an explanation?

for raping a child or causing a child to stumble morally. Eternal separation from YHWH. That is why child molesters do not change and should be locked up in mental hospitals for life. They cannot be redeemed. They cannot repent. They are eternally doomed to the pit of hell and then the lake of fire.

1- The father is guilty of child neglect and should be punished with prison. 2- The suspect if guilty deserves the death penalty. 3- Israel really needs a police force and not the Keystone Kops we have now. Forty minutes later? Why were the alleged police on a coffee break, having lunch or shopping in the local supermarket? Perhaps they went to get their cellphones fixed? I saw a couple in Pelephone in Afula doing that in the middle of their shift on Sunday.

grow up

They have evidence and that should be enough. You yanks are too much for the purpetrator than the victim. Thankfully unlike the US he won/t be able to negotiate his sentence from a major crime to a lesser pickpocket style one!

im sorry i dont understand the boy is religious and obviously leads a religious life style how could he commit such an act ?

The kippa does not necessarialy mean that the person is free from sin. He may never attend prayers, but Mum insists that it be worn. See the kids in the street anywhere in Israel and the ones most disrespectful are adorned with more than the Kippa. Jewish faith is about how you act and by what you do not just with prayer but in society itself. You do not have to attend a Beit Knesset to be a good Jew. The same happens in other faiths, its alright to Lie for Allah (Islam) Say 2 hail Mary's and yr sins are fogiven (Catholic faith) are just 2 examples.