2 killed, 2 badly hurt in gunfight in northern Arab town
Police open investigation into shooting in I’billin, say family feud likely to blame
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Two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting Tuesday night in an Arab town in northern Israel.
Two men were pronounced dead after the shoot-out in I’billin, east of Haifa. One of the men was in his 30s, according to Hebrew reports.
The fatalities were not immediately identified.
The two other injured men were evacuated to Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center for treatment, and were in serious condition.
Police arrived at the scene of the shooting and have launched an investigation. Officials said the incident was likely related to a feud between families.
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Israeli Arab leaders have long called on the government to confiscate illegal weapons in Arab communities, which are prevalent.
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