Israeli police arrested two Bedouin residents in their 20s and 30s on suspicion of involvement in a murder that occurred overnight in Kseifa, according to N12. The vehicle allegedly used in the crime was seized. The initial investigation indicates a criminal dispute as the motive. Police are expected to request an extension of the suspects' remand.
Police have confirmed that the murder in the Bedouin town of Kseifa overnight was the result of a criminal dispute, as two suspects were arrested and the vehicle used in the crime was seized. The suspects, identified as Bedouin residents in their 20s and 30s, are expected to be brought before a court for a remand extension.
The Zioneer has been tracking the story since the early hours of Friday. The first reports indicated a man was shot dead in the Negev, marking the first murder in the Arab community in 20 days. The victim was later identified as Amer Alqren. Police arrested two suspects, and subsequently reported that the suspects are Bedouin residents and that the vehicle allegedly used was confiscated. The Zioneer reported at 09:50 that two suspects had been arrested; this update adds police confirmation of the criminal motive and additional details on the suspects.
The murder comes amid a persistent wave of lethal violence in Arab communities in Israel. As The Zioneer reported, this killing ended a 20-day period without a murder in the Arab sector.
No further details about the victim or the exact circumstances of the killing have been released. The investigation remains ongoing.
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