Exclusive: Israel to reopen case of American hiker's death after Jpost exposés

State attorney orders police to inspect new evidence revealed by Jpost in Ariel Newman’s death.

Mark and Ellen Newman with Ariel at his high-school graduation, a few months before his death

Mark and Ellen Newman with Ariel at his high-school graduation, a few months before his death

(photo credit: Courtesy)

ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

JULY 18, 2017 16:55

Updated: JULY 19, 2017 01:43

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