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Saturday, April 25, 2026
Police announce arrest of 2 minors in connection to killing of 19-year-old in Beersheba
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIsrael Police say they have arrested two suspects, both minors, in connection with the killing of a 19-year-old resident of Beersheba last night.
According to Hebrew media reports, the victim, Destao Tzakul, was stabbed to death during an apparent nighttime brawl in the southern city.
Tzakul was taken to Soroka Medical Center with critical injuries, where he was pronounced dead.
According to the police statement, an investigation was immediately launched into the incident, with officers arresting two minors, both residents of Beersheba, on suspicion of their involvement in the killing.
דסטאו צקול בן ה-19 נרצח ממש מתחת לביתו בבאר שבע ברחוב משה שרת. קרובי משפחה סיפרו כי יצא החוצה לחברים, שם ככל הנראה המתינו לו. צוות מד"א נגב פינה אותו לביה"ח סורוקה בעיר. מותו נקבע זמן קצר לאחר מכן. המשטרה טרם עצרה חשודים במעשה. לדברי המשפחה הוא סיים מכינה לקראת גיוסו לצבא pic.twitter.com/I0UVYPBHIt
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The incident came two nights after 21-year old pizzeria worker Yemanu Binyamin Zelka was stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after he asked a group of youths to stop spraying party foam in the restaurant during Independence Day celebrations.
Police have since announced the arrest of seven people, including a main suspect, who police say is 15.
The Times of Israel Community.