France: Man Takes Hostages, Demands Release Of 'Palestinian Children Imprisoned In Israel'

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 08/06/20 | News Source: i24

The 34-year-old suspect is believed to have a history of mental illness

Police in the city of Le Havre, France say a man has taken at least half-a-dozen hostages during a bank robbery and is demanding the release of "Palestinian children imprisoned by Israel." 

The unidentified suspect, believed to be 34-years-old, is also demanding that men under the age of 40 be allowed to pray at the Temple Mount, located in the Old City of Jerusalem. 

There are no reports of anyone being injured in the incident. Read more at i24