Suspects Arrested in Ashkelon Shooting Linked to PM's Security Vehicle

Nine individuals were arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Ashkelon, including alleged crime figure Shalom Domerani and his son. Most of the suspects, including Domerani and his son, have since been released, with only Eliran Tzaida and Elias Shlomo remaining in custody. Police are investigating the connections between the suspects, vehicles found during the night, and the shooting itself.

During the investigation, police examined the link between the suspects and vehicles discovered overnight to the Ashkelon shooting. The incident involved shots fired at a security vehicle belonging to the Prime Minister, which contained the son of one of the Prime Minister's drivers. The driver's son was armed with a licensed pistol. His father, who drives for the Prime Minister, had previously served as a witness in cases involving Netanyahu.

The events began on the night of October 1st to 2nd, when police received a report of a suspicious Skoda vehicle. Shortly after, another report detailed a Skoda with four occupants arriving at a checkpoint alongside a Mazda. Police stated in court that the investigation is in its early stages and requires further action, warning that releasing suspects could jeopardize the investigation and lead to evidence tampering.

While a magistrate's court initially ordered the release of some suspects, police appealed the decision. As the investigation progressed, the majority of those detained were freed. Shalom Domerani and his son, along with other suspects, were questioned and released. Currently, Tzaida and Shlomo, believed to be associated with Eliraz Revach's group, are the only two suspects still under arrest as the investigation continues.