1970 Press Photo Michael Denis Rohan Captured By Israeli Police Officers

Man Who Set Fire To Mosque Is Recaptured After Escape: Michael Denis Rohan, 29, the Australian convicted by an Israeli court of setting fire tot he E1 Aksa mosque, Jerusalem, last year, escaped from a mental institution yesterday. He was recaptured a few hours later in the kibbutz of Mishmar Hasharon, where he had previously lived. Police found him sitting quietly in a classroom where a Jewish girl had taught him Hebrew.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 9-3-1970.

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