An armed security guard remains barricaded inside a home in Netivot from Wednesday night with his wife and children, according to initial reports. Police special forces (YAMAM) are on the scene and engaged in negotiations; the man is reportedly threatening suicide.
The standoff in Netivot continues into the early hours of Thursday, with an armed security guard still barricaded inside a home alongside his wife and children. Police special forces (YAMAM) are now on scene conducting negotiations with the suspect, who reportedly threatens suicide. The situation remains ongoing; no injuries have been reported.
As The Zioneer first reported at 22:19 on Wednesday, multiple emergency units were dispatched to an unusual incident in Netivot. By the same time, coverage had been updated to identify the man as a city security guard who had barricaded himself with his family and was threatening suicide with a firearm. Further reporting at 23:50 noted that YAMAM special forces had arrived and were negotiating. The current update confirms YAMAM is actively conducting negotiations.
The Zioneer reported at 23:50 on Wednesday that the incident began after a dispute involving the guard, who is employed as a security officer. Police have cordoned off the area.
A resolution is being sought through dialogue.
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