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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Kafr Qara man shot to death in West Bank village
Police say they are investigating after an Arab citizen of Israel was shot dead in the West Bank village of Barta’a earlier today.
The victim, a resident of Kafr Qara in his 30s, is named by local Arabic outlets as Muhammad Ibrahim Kabha.
He was reportedly driving to the village, just east of the Green Line, to do some shopping when he was shot by assailants.
Paramedics say they found him with several bullet wounds and declared him dead at the scene.
Police say they are conducting a probe alongside the army and currently operating in the village to arrest suspects.
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