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In attack-conscious Israel, even a crematorium needs protection
“After a short hiatus, Aley Shalechet has rebuilt its facilities and returned to business, albeit with a beefed up security system that was lacking before.”We have protection, much more than we ever did before,” says Alon Nativ founder and general manager of Aley Shalechet. ” 06.02.08 haAretz.com
According to Israeli media sources, a fire broke out on Wednesday evening at Israel’s first crematorium. The crematorium was opened just a few months ago (as was reported HERE on YW), and is located in the community of Chibat Tzion. It’s location had remained a secret - until yesterday; when a Frum newspaper printed its location.Firefighters arriving on the scene reported heavy flames - which were extinguished - and no injuries were reported. According to Ynet, there were signs of forced entry, and it is believed that the fire was not accidental. Haaretz is reporting that the building sustained major damage.Six months ago, ZAKA Chairman Yehuda Meshi Zahav, filed a complaint with Israel Police claiming that they carried out activities that are in violation of Israeli law and operated without a necessary permit from the Health Ministry.

After hearing of the fire, Meshi Zahav, who visited the crematorium on Tuesday, told Ynet that he “blesses the person who (set the crematorium on fire)”, adding that ZAKA has been fighting against the cremation of Jewish people’s bodies all over the world and that it was “inconceivable that this custom exists in Israel”.

Meshi Zahav also told Haaretz “We saw the desecration there. The structure is located between two chicken coops. There were sheets soaked in blood and the ashes thrown in the garbage bin. The place was destined to burn, and it was burned.”
The Yeshiva World