Russian gang sets fire to Israeli prison

Russian members of the Tanski gang tried to set Eshel prison in south Israel ablaze on Monday, the fires was put out and no one was hurt.

Russian crime tattoo

Russian crime tattoo

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ByYASSER OKBI/ MAARIV HASHAVUA, HAGAY HACOHEN

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 20:59

Updated: SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 21:04

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