Three Negev Residents Charged With Supplying Weapon Used in Deadly Beer Sheva Attack
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Three Negev residents, including a father and son, have been indicted for supplying a pistol and ammunition to terrorist Ahmed Al-Okobi, who used it in a deadly attack on October 6, 2024. The attack killed Border Police fighter Shira Haya Suslik. The accused allegedly knew the weapon could be used for terrorism. The indictments include charges of arms trafficking and providing means for terror.
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- Three Negev residents were indicted for supplying a weapon to the terrorist who murdered Border Police fighter Shira Haya Suslik.
- The October 6, 2024, attack in Beer Sheva also injured other individuals.
- The defendants allegedly knew the weapon could be used for a terror attack.
- The investigation involved Shin Bet and Israel Police, leading to arrests in September 2026.
- Charges include arms trafficking, possession, and providing means for terror.
Shin Bet and Israel Police announced Thursday the indictment of three Negev residents, including a father and son, for their involvement in supplying a pistol and ammunition to the terrorist who carried out the October 6, 2024, shooting attack at the Beer Sheva central bus station. The attack resulted in the death of 19-year-old Border Police fighter Shira Haya Suslik and injured several others. The three defendants are accused of knowingly providing the weapon to terrorist Ahmed Al-Okobi, aware of the possibility that it would be used for a terror attack.
According to the investigation, which began in September 2026 following intelligence gathered by the Shin Bet, the three suspects were arrested by undercover Border Police officers. One of the accused was a minor at the time of the offenses. The investigation revealed that the defendants were involved in a weapons deal that included the pistol and ammunition supplied to Al-Okobi. Further investigation indicated that some of the defendants were also involved in arms trafficking with other individuals in the Negev.
The Southern District Prosecutor's Office has filed indictments against the three in the Beer Sheva District Court. They face charges including arms and ammunition trafficking and possession, and providing means for committing an act of terror. Shin Bet and police emphasized their continued commitment to thwarting terrorism, identifying all involved parties who aided terror activities against Israeli civilians, and ensuring they are brought to justice.
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