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Palestinian man pleads guilty to 2019 rape and murder of Israeli teen
Arafat Irfaiya admitted on Sunday, to stabbing to death 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher in February 2019 in Jerusalem
Arafat Irfaiya pleaded guilty to the 2019 rape and murder 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher.
Irfaiya pleaded guilty on Sunday of stabbing Ansbacher in February 2019, in Jerusalem. Irfaiya was arrested two days after the attack and and then re-enacted the murder for authorities. He had previously confessed privately to his attorneys but stayed silent during a court hearing.
Irfayia was indicted in March 2019 on charges of terrorism, rape, and unlawful entry to Israel.
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