A man in his 60s, identified as the father of a state witness in a corruption case against the Bakri crime organization, was shot dead Tuesday morning on Route 70 near the Krayot, according to N12 journalist Or Ravid. A burned vehicle was found near the scene, and police suspect the murder is linked to Arab organized crime.
A man in his 60s was shot dead Tuesday morning on Route 70 near the Krayot, in what Israeli media describe as a suspected criminal hit. The victim was identified by N12 journalist Or Ravid as the father of a state witness in a corruption case against the Bakri crime organization. A burned vehicle was found near the scene; police are investigating a possible connection.
As The Zioneer reported (Tue 09:45), the murder is one of several high-profile attacks tied to organized crime in Arab communities. The case adds to a pattern of violence against individuals connected to criminal prosecutions in the north.
The circumstances and motive remain under investigation, with no arrests reported as of midday Tuesday.
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