Police seek further remand of suspect in killing of Palestinian woman

The police will request tomorrow to once again extend the remand of the prime suspect in the killing of a Palestinian woman, his lawyer says, in what appears to indicate a further setback in the investigation into the October killing of the mother of eight.

On January 15, prosecutors announced they intended “in the coming days” to indict the Jewish teen alleged to have hurled a stone that struck 47-year-old Aisha Rabi in the head while she was driving with her husband and daughter in the northern West Bank. In making the announcement, the prosecution requested to extend the suspect’s remand until Sunday in order to complete the investigation against him.

However, on Sunday police asked the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court to order the teen remain behind bars an additional four days. The suspect’s attorney said the decision was granted in order to allow investigators time to look into new testimony given by his client, who had remained silent until late last week. The lawyer predicted that upon corroborating the teen’s testimony, they would be forced to release him.

— Jacob Magid