Man Sentenced to 22 Years for Killing Diyar Al-Amri in Nazareth

A court in Nazareth has sentenced a man identified as Mokin to 22 years in prison for the killing of Diyar Al-Amri. In addition to the prison term, Mokin was ordered to pay a fine of 250,000 shekels, had his driver's license revoked, and his weapon confiscated. The sentencing followed Mokin's conviction in December 2025 for "reckless homicide." The prosecution had sought a minimum of 26 years, while the defense argued for 14 to 18 years.

The incident occurred on May 6, 2023. According to the indictment, Mokin, under the influence of alcohol and drugs and driving without a valid license, was angered by Al-Amri's driving and attempted to overtake him. When Al-Amri pulled over, Mokin exited his vehicle and fired several shots into the air. A confrontation ensued, after which Mokin allegedly shot Al-Amri twice in the upper body, hitting his chest and left shoulder. As Al-Amri attempted to flee, Mokin continued firing until his ammunition was depleted.

During a trial hearing, Mokin claimed the first shot was accidental, stating he believed Al-Amri was trying to grab his weapon and feared a nationalist attack. The indictment further detailed that after the shooting, Mokin returned home and initially asked his sister to tell police she was driving. She initially complied but later confessed the truth to the authorities. Al-Amri sustained additional gunshot wounds to his back, with one bullet passing through his chest, heart, and lungs, causing his death. His car was also hit by bullets.

Dozens of Al-Amri's family members, villagers, and supporters attended the sentencing hearing, though court security restricted access to the courtroom itself. The verdict concludes the legal proceedings for the case.