A man was shot dead in northern Israel in a suspected murder, according to N12. The killing brings the cumulative number of Arab citizens murdered in crime-related violence since the start of 2026 to 160, the broadcaster reports.
N12 reported Thursday morning that a man was shot dead in northern Israel, with police investigating the incident as a suspected murder. The broadcaster added that the killing brings the number of Arab citizens murdered in crime-related violence since the start of 2026 to 160. The figure represents a continued rise in lethal violence in Arab communities, which has been a persistent issue this year. Previous reports tracked by The Zioneer recorded 150 murders as of July 7, 146 as of July 4, and 131 as of June 23. The current tally of 160 marks a 22% increase compared to the same period last year, when 120 victims were recorded, according to earlier N12 reporting.
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