Police have arrested a suspect in the lethal stabbing of a well-known rabbi in Netanya, one of three people killed within a short time early this morning.
The rabbi, 75-year-old Amos Guetta, was found by medics in critical condition at his yeshiva at around 5:40 a.m. He was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.
After receiving a report of the stabbing, officers launched a manhunt for the suspect and located him in downtown Netanya a short time ago. Police say the suspect, a man in his 20s, studied under the rabbi.
Police believe the suspect came to visit his former teacher this morning, stabbed him several times and then fled the scene. The investigation into the murder is ongoing.
Police are currently preparing for Guetta’s funeral. It is expected to draw thousands of mourners to Netanya today.
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