Six arrested after attack on Armenian church in Jerusalem’s Old City

JERUSALEM — Israeli police have arrested six suspects following an attack targeting the Armenian Cathedral of St. James in Jerusalem’s Old City.

According to police, the suspects allegedly spat at worshippers and threw stones at the historic church, prompting a security response and an investigation.

The motive for the attack has not been officially disclosed. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.