Two men were shot and killed in Suweid Hamira in the Lower Galilee region, reports say, as violent crime continues to spiral out of control in Arab locales across the country.
A third man was critically injured and taken to hospital, the Magen David Adom emergency service says.
According to MDA, the deceased two men were found unconscious and with penetrating wounds. Medics declared their deaths on the scene.
Last year was Arab society’s deadliest year on record, with 252 people were killed in violent incidents. Many Arab leaders accuse law enforcement of neglect.
Critics have blamed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who oversees police, for the worsening situation. Since he took office in 2023, the homicide rate in Arab society doubled and has continued to rise since.
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