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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Grenade sent to recently elected regional leader in north; police investigating
A grenade was discovered outside the house of a regional council head in northern Israel earlier today, police say.
Merom HaGalil Regional Council chairman Amit Sofer’s son returned from school to the family home in the northern village of Bar Yohai, and stumbled upon the explosive which was placed at the front door alongside a flower bouquet and a note reading “congratulations,” followed by a threat.
Sofer was elected last month to serve a second term as the regional council’s chairman in local elections, which had been delayed in northern locales due to the war with Hezbollah.
Police are investigating the incident and say the motive remains unclear. No suspects have yet been identified.
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