Man Killed, Woman Critically Wounded in Shooting in Kafr Qasim; Police Suspect Revenge Killing

A man in his 60s was shot dead and a woman was critically wounded in a shooting in Kafr Qasim on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Police in Israel’s Central District opened an investigation into the circumstances and sent large forces to the scene, together with emergency medical crews.

According to the initial police assessment, the attack was likely a revenge killing tied to a long-running dispute. Officers and forensic investigators worked at the site to collect evidence while police launched a broad search for the shooters.

Medical teams said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman, also in her 60s, received first aid there and was then evacuated to a hospital in critical condition for continued treatment.

The investigation is ongoing, and police say they are still trying to identify and apprehend those responsible.