Suspected murder in Tayibe: man shot dead

A man was shot dead in the central Israeli Arab town of Tayibe in what reports describe as a suspected murder, according to ynet. Police are investigating.

Wednesday evening's shooting in Tayibe is the latest in a pattern of violent crime in Arab communities across Israel, which have seen a sustained rise in homicides in recent years. The Zioneer has previously reported on several murders in Tayibe and other towns, many linked to family feuds or criminal disputes. Police have not yet released details of the victim or possible suspects. The investigation is ongoing.

5 developments

1. 13 minutes ago · 22:40 · 5 AugLatest

   Victim's wife had previously warned on television that a murder was coming.

2. 22:29 · 5 Aug

   Victim identified as Ziad Bishara, a Tira resident.

3. 21:47 · 5 Aug

   Police suspect the murder stems from an ongoing blood feud.

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