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Third man dies of wounds sustained in shooting in northern village
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe third man shot in Suweid Hamira has died of his wounds.
Two men were declared dead on the scene in the northern village, as violent crime continues to spiral out of control in Arab locales across the country.
Last year was Arab society’s deadliest year on record, with 252 people were killed in violent incidents. Many Arab leaders accuse law enforcement of neglect.
Critics have blamed far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who oversees police, for the worsening situation. Since he took office in 2023, the homicide rate in Arab society doubled and has continued to rise since.
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