Sister of Jerusalem terrorist is city employee
Following deadly synagogue attack, employee takes several days leave; Jerusalem municipality says she is 'outstanding social worker'.
The sister took several days off work following the horrific attack. Jerusalem municipality issued a statement on the employee. "She is an outstanding social worker who deals with disadvantaged populations. We have no evidence that she has expressed any support whatsoever for her relatives' actions," it said.
The two terrorists, Rassan and Uday Abu-Jamal of Jabel Mukaber, a neighborhood in east Jerusalem, were shot dead at the scene of the attack following a gunfight with three police officers. Four worshipers and a Druze pollice officer were killed in the attack, which was widely comdemned both internationally and at home.
Hundreds of Jabel Mukaber residents rioted Thursday near the mourning tent. "We'll sacrifice our lives for the martyrs," they cried, as they threw stones at security forces, burned tires, and blocked the road. Border and riot police dispersed the crowd with stun grenades and tear gas. Ynet photographer Mohammed Shinawi was lightly wounded by police fire.
In contrast to the sister, several other family members have endorsed the attack.
Hassan Shaalan contributed to this report.
