The Jerusalem District Police said that the capital has seen a disconcerting increase in "price tag" incidents in 2012. According to data released on Sunday, 56 "price tag" incidents took place across Jerusalem in 2012 – double the amount in 2011, in which 28 incidents occurred. All of the vandalism incidents – which included graffiti, slashing tires and torching cars – were aimed at Arab-owned property. According to District Police Commander Yossi Pariente arrests were made in only 12 of the cases. The police said that in 85% of the cases, vandals sprayed vituperations such as "Death to Arabs" and "price tag" on walls and cars, but refrained from any acts of physical violence.
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