Local politicians among victims?
Four people die in violence in Israel
08/22/2023, 10:12 p.m
A violent crime occurs in the Arab part of Israel. Four people are said to have been shot. Among them is said to be a man who wanted to run for mayor. The authors are unclear. It’s the second incident in 48 hours.
Violence in the Arab sector of Israel continues to escalate. Four men were shot dead near an Arab village in the north of the country on Tuesday evening, according to the Magen David Adom rescue service. According to media reports, the incident happened in a field near the Arab town of Abu Snan. One of the dead is said to be a local politician who wanted to run for mayor in the upcoming local elections.
According to media reports, 156 people have been killed since the beginning of the year as a result of violence in the Arab sector. That is more than twice as many as in the same period last year. The police, led by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, are accused of not acting decisively enough against the wave of violence. The Arab minority makes up around 20 percent of Israel’s almost ten million inhabitants.
Netanyahu sees “red line” crossed
Tuesday’s incident came just a day after the general director of the Arab city of Tira was shot dead. According to media reports, the 60-year-old was found next to the town hall with two other injured people. It was still unclear whether there was a connection with the political function.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tuesday that a “red line” had been crossed with the case in the city of Tira. “We cannot tolerate these murders, the criminal organizations, the racketeering and the takeover of the city government.” All means, including those of the Shin Ben domestic intelligence agency, are being used to fight the crimes.