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Police arrest suspect in Netivot gangland killing

By Noam Lehmann 2 August 2026, 3:12 pm
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Police announce the arrest of a Netivot resident in his 40s on suspicion of involvement in a deadly shooting in the southern town last night.

The shooting claimed the life of a man in his 30s and lightly wounded a 29-year-old man, according to first responders. Officers nabbed the suspect overnight, police say.

The slain man is identified in Hebrew media as Osher Kedoshim, 36. He was reportedly involved in criminal activity and was known to police. According to the reports, Kedoshim moved to Netivot from Beersheba some six months ago, angering rivals in Netivot.

Footage from the shooting circulating online shows the killer waiting by a vehicle as Kedoshim arrives, accompanied by the 29-year-old.

The killer, wearing a baseball cap, briefly speaks with Kedoshim before shooting him repeatedly at close range, while the other man flees.

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