The suspect in the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman has been identified as Ahmed Al-Rajoub, a 23-year-old from Ramla, according to i24NEWS. The Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court extended his remand until August 16. Police suspect he shot Feldman in his office over dissatisfaction with legal representation.
The suspect in the murder of attorney Arbel Feldman has been identified as Ahmed Al-Rajoub, 23, a resident of Ramla, i24NEWS reported Wednesday afternoon. The Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court extended his remand until August 16.
The victim, Arbel Feldman, was identified Tuesday after being shot dead in his Rishon LeZion office. Police suspect the shooter was a client dissatisfied with Feldman's handling of a legal case. The Zioneer reported Wednesday that Al-Rajoub had allegedly threatened to kill anyone placed in his cell and claimed insanity during a court hearing, refusing to disclose the location of the firearm.
The case has drawn attention to violence against lawyers. Dozens of attorneys held a minute of silence Wednesday morning, and Bar Association head Amit Bakhar condemned the killing. Al-Rajoub's motive and the weapon's whereabouts remain under investigation.
2 developments
- DevelopingSuspect in attorney murder threatens to kill cellmate, detention extended to August 16
- DevelopingMurdered attorney from Rishon LeZion identified as Arbel Feldman
- DevelopingDozens of lawyers hold minute of silence for murdered attorney Arbel Feldman
- StrongOmri Peretz's attorney appeals court decision to publish identity, extend arrest
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