Yediot Ahronot reports that the attorney murdered yesterday in Rishon LeZion has been identified as Arbel Feldman, a local resident who leaves behind a wife and three children.
The attorney murdered in Rishon LeZion on Tuesday has been formally identified as Arbel Feldman, a local resident who leaves behind a wife and three children. The identification was confirmed by Yediot Ahronot, following earlier reports from Channel 12 and ynet that had already named him as the victim. The murder occurred in broad daylight at his office, and the suspect, a 23-year-old Ramla resident, turned himself in hours later.
According to police investigation sources, the suspect told investigators that he had pursued Feldman for three years over a 15,000 shekel debt, and that an argument over the money led to him shooting the attorney four times. The suspect, who had a criminal record, surrendered to police on Tuesday afternoon and reportedly confessed. Police have requested a 15-day extension of his remand. The Zioneer reported on Tuesday that Feldman had represented the suspect in a minor tort lawsuit that settled three weeks ago for about 23,000 shekels.
The case has drawn attention due to the connection between the victim and the suspect. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, court documents showed that Feldman represented the man now accused of killing him in a 30,000 shekel claim following a traffic accident. The court ruled both sides partially responsible, leading to a settlement. The background of the case remains under investigation.
The motive for the killing remains disputed. The suspect claims a personal debt, while the legal proceedings between the two suggest a broader financial dispute. Police have not yet confirmed the sequence of events, and the investigation is ongoing.
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