Police opened an investigation after a woman was caught on security cameras blowing out Hanukkah candles at a shopping center in Tel Aviv, Hebrew media reported Friday.

No arrests have been made.

While police have not yet determined the exact criminal charge, the reports said they are considering whether the act violates the law prohibiting the destruction or desecration of a place of worship or sacred object with the intent to insult a religion.

If convicted, the woman could face up to three years in prison.

The woman was seen on CCTV blowing out the candles to the applause of her companion before walking away.

She then returned to blow........

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