American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Roman Statues in Israeli Museum
TL;DR
An American tourist was arrested at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for defacing two second-century Roman statues, raising concerns about the safety of Israel's priceless collections and a rise in attacks on cultural heritage. The tourist's lawyer claimed he suffered from the Jerusalem syndrome, a mental disorder induced by the religious magnetism of the city, causing foreign pilgrims to believe they are figures from the Bible. The vandalism is the latest in a series of attacks by Jews against historical objects in Jerusalem, sparking condemnation from officials and cultural authorities.
- An American tourist is arrested for smashing ancient Roman statues at a museum in Israel Boston.com
- American man arrested in Israel for smashing Roman statues in museum CNN
- US tourist who smashed ancient statues may have ‘Jerusalem syndrome’ — lawyer The Times of Israel
- US Tourist Damages Statues In Israel Museum Due To Religious Offence NDTV
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