Three Negev Residents Charged in Deadly Beer Sheva Terrorist Attack Arms Supply Case

Israel's Shin Bet security agency and police have concluded their investigation into three Negev residents suspected of supplying weapons and ammunition to the terrorist who carried out a deadly attack in Beer Sheva on October 6, 2024. The assault resulted in the death of 19-year-old MAGAV officer Shir Hayasouslik and injured several others. Investigators identified the suspects as a 26-year-old resident of Hura and a father and son from the al-Okbi Bedouin community. One of the accused was a minor at the time of the alleged offenses. The investigation determined that the defendants were involved in a transaction to acquire a pistol and ammunition, which were subsequently transferred to the terrorist. Shin Bet and police believe the suspects were aware the weapons could be used for a terrorist attack. Some of the suspects are also alleged to have been involved in arms trafficking with other Negev residents. The Southern District Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against all three for arms and ammunition trafficking and illegal possession, as well as for providing means to commit a terrorist act.