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Kafr Qasim

Sabrin al-Ataiqah (left) and Ahmad Issa (right), Arab citizens of Israel who were shot and killed, amid a surging crime wave in Arab society, on April 20, 2026. (Facebook)
April 21, 2026, 1:29 pm
Two Arab citizens, including young mother, killed in separate shootings
Police nab brother of 27-year-old woman in south after paramedics find her with gunshot wound to the head; hours later, man killed in Kafr Qasim in suspected ‘blood feud’
By Charlie Summers
Israeli security and rescue forces inspect the damage at the scene where a missile carrying a cluster bomb warhead fired from Iran toward Israel caused damage in the Arab town of Kafr Qasim, March 26, 2026 (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
March 26, 2026, 12:34 pm
9 injured as Iran fires 7 missile salvos at Israel within hours, many with cluster warheads
2 killed by intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi; homes, vehicles damaged in central, north Israel; Israeli Air Force carries out ‘extensive’ strikes targeting Iranian regime infrastructure
By Emanuel Fabian and Agencies
Weapons recovered by IDF troops from the West Bank's Tulkarem camp, January 19, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
November 27, 2025, 3:26 pm
Shin Bet says it foiled Hamas plot to smuggle arms into West Bank using Israelis
Residents of Kafr Qasim and Rahat arrested on suspicion of working for Israeli man in Turkey who was operating on behalf of the Palestinian terror group
By Emanuel Fabian
First responders work the scene of a murder in south Tel Aviv on November 13, 2025. (ZAKA via X)
November 14, 2025, 10:05 am
Foreign national found decapitated in Tel Aviv; woman shot dead near Kafr Qasim
Police arrest suspect in connection with killing of man in south Tel Aviv; four brothers of Tahlil Amer, 30, also detained in connection with her murder but later released
By ToI Staff
A 4th-century Samaritan estate has been recently uncovered in Kafr Qasim, central Israel, during an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority, ahead of the construction of a new neighborhood, in a discovery announced on September 2, 2025. (Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority)
September 3, 2025, 12:18 am
Mosaics, mikvehs and oil lamps found at grand estate shed new light on ancient Samaritans
Unprecedented 4th century site recently uncovered by archaeologists in central Israel offers insights into the life of the Israelite sect — and opens many new questions
By Rossella Tercatin
Firefighters work to extinguish burning vehicle in Horshim Forest near Kfar Qasim on August 23, 2025 (Israel Fire and Rescue Services)
August 24, 2025, 12:12 pm
Two bodies found inside a burnt car near Kafr Qasim, police investigating
Law enforcement believe men were shot dead in the vehicle before it was set alight; killing thought to be related to a fatal shooting that took place in the city in July
By ToI Staff
Participants in the vocational program "Matzpen-Tech" run by AJEEC partake in one of the program lectures. (Courtesy/AJEEC)
August 4, 2025, 5:49 am
As violent crime soars, Arabs see jobs, training as key to getting youth off streets
Seeking ways to tamp down on mounting lawlessness and skyrocketing murders, program takes young people heading into life of crime and prepares them to enter job market instead
By Charlie Summers
Illustrative: An Israel Police car, February 27, 2017. (Moti Karelitz/Flash90)
June 5, 2025, 11:06 am
14-year-old shot dead, relative injured in Negev town as murders continue to spike
Hours earlier, Issa Frija, 38, shot dead outside his Kafr Qasim home; killings are 9th and 10th homicides in under a week, 105 killings in Arab community so far this year
By ToI Staff
Magen David Adom vehicles in Kafr Qasim, March 28, 2025 (MDA)
May 31, 2025, 12:10 pm
2 killed in Kafr Qasim criminal shooting, taking year’s Arab violent death toll to 100
One of the victims was son of man killed in 2016 terror attack; suspect arrested, motive said to be family feud; video shows diners taking cover in central city as gunman opens fire nearby
By ToI Staff
Magen David Adom vehicles in Kafr Qasim, March 28, 2025 (MDA)
March 28, 2025, 6:21 pm
Teen dies, 2 others critical after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning from hookah
The three were found unconscious in a small room in Kafr Qasim, having seemingly fallen asleep while smoking, with charcoal still burning
By ToI Staff
A lion cub (left) and a monkey rescued by police in operations in Kfar Qasim and Lod, March 15, 2025. (Israel Police)
March 15, 2025, 1:58 pm
Police rescue lion cub, monkey from illegal animal traders
Authorities believe cub was smuggled into Israel, say anyone who came near the animals must be tested for diseases; another cub and monkeys recovered in ops earlier in the week
By ToI Staff
A bloody mattress is seen the morning after a deadly shooting attack in the city of Kafr Qasim which left two dead and one more in critical condition, October 22, 2024. (Screen capture via Ynet, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 22, 2024, 5:06 pm
Two killed, including 10-year-old girl, in criminal shooting in Kafr Qasim
Police investigating the possibility that the incident, which left victim’s 17-year-old brother in critical condition, is retribution for deadly car explosion in Ramle last month
By ToI Staff
Wreckage of a car in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula after a crash in which three family members from Kafr Qasim were killed, June 15, 2024. (Screen capture: Walla, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 15, 2024, 4:18 pm
Kafr Qasim couple, 6-month-old daughter killed in car crash in Sinai
Ussayd, Jumana and Julia Amar were reportedly on way to Eid el-Adha celebrations after vacationing at Red Sea resort; two children survive with moderate-to-severe injuries
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israeli soldiers at Prison Four, Israel's largest military prison, located at the Tzrifin military base, April 26, 2018. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
September 29, 2023, 6:41 am
4 soldiers arrested on suspicion of beating 3 Arab Israelis
Troops allegedly carried out unauthorized stop of vehicle near Israeli city of Kafr Qasim, attacked car’s occupants
By ToI Staff
Israeli soldiers seen in the Arab Israeli city of Kafr Qasim, early September 9, 2023. (Screenshot: X)
September 9, 2023, 5:22 pm
IDF soldiers enter Arab Israeli city against regulations, clash with locals; 5 hurt
Military says troops were chasing after Palestinians who infiltrated Israel via West Bank security barrier; incident under investigation
By Emanuel Fabian
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