Funeral Held for Alaa Mahamid in Umm al-Fahm After Police Shooting
The funeral of Alaa Muhammad Musa Mahamid, known as Abu Muhammad, took place on Sunday afternoon, September 20, 2026, in Umm al-Fahm. The announcement was made by the Umm al-Fahm municipality and the Popular Committee, in coordination with the family.
The procession began from the training field next to Al-Salam Stadium and proceeded to the Al-Baqi cemetery in Wadi Muheim. The community is experiencing widespread grief and anger following Mahamid's death, which occurred during an incident involving police and border guard forces. Reports indicate he was killed by their gunfire.
The event has cast a pall of sorrow and outrage over the city and the wider Arab community.
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