American Tourist Arrested for Vandalizing Ancient Roman Statues in Israeli Museum

An American tourist was arrested at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem for smashing two second-century Roman statues, citing religious reasons. The suspect's lawyer claimed he suffered from the Jerusalem syndrome, a form of disorientation induced by the religious magnetism of the city. Concerns have been raised about the safety of Israel's priceless collections and the rise in attacks on cultural heritage. The vandalism follows a series of attacks by Jews against historical objects in Jerusalem.