Police arrested a 49-year-old Gaza resident during a vehicle check in Kafr Reina and filed an indictment against him on suspicion of illegal stay. The driver, a 22-year-old local, was also arrested and released under restrictive conditions.
The Northern District Police and Border Police National Guard detained a 49-year-old Gaza resident during a vehicle check in Kafr Reina, near Nazareth, on Sunday morning. According to police, the suspect entered Israel before October 7, 2023, and has been staying in the country intermittently since the war began. An indictment was filed against him, and police requested his detention until the end of proceedings.
The driver, a 22-year-old resident of Kafr Reina identified as Kna'a, was also arrested on suspicion of transporting an illegal resident. He was released under restrictive conditions, and the investigation against him continues.
The arrest is part of ongoing police efforts to combat illegal residence in Israel, a topic The Zioneer has covered in recent weeks, including similar cases in Nof HaGalil and other locations. The case draws attention due to the suspect's entry before the Oct. 7 attack, amid heightened security concerns.
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