Roni Barik, president of the Israel Builders Association, expressed deep shock over the murder of contractor Marwan Abu Shahin, who police suspect was killed for refusing to pay protection money, according to a report by journalist Lior Bakalo. Barik called the incident a red line and said the phenomenon has become a strategic threat, calling for zero tolerance against organized crime.
The Zioneer first reported on Roni Barik's statement at 21:09, following the murder of contractor Marwan Abu Shahin. A follow-up report by journalist Lior Bakalo provides additional details, attributing the statement to Barik and confirming the police suspicion that the murder was linked to the victim's refusal to pay protection money. Barik's call for zero tolerance against organized crime reflects growing concern over the infiltration of criminal organizations into the construction industry.
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