Three Negev Residents Charged in Supplying Weapon to Beer Sheva Attacker
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
Three individuals from the Negev, including a minor and his father, have been indicted for supplying a handgun and ammunition to the perpetrator of the October 2024 Beer Sheva shooting attack that killed a policewoman. The main defendant allegedly purchased the Glock pistol for about 43,000 shekels and later bought additional ammunition. Prosecutors claim the defendants knew the attacker had extremist views and intended to carry out an attack.
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- Three Negev residents, including a minor and his father, were indicted for supplying a weapon to the Beer Sheva attacker.
- The 26-year-old defendant allegedly purchased a Glock pistol for approximately 43,000 shekels.
- Prosecutors stated the defendants knew the attacker harbored extremist views and intended to carry out an attack.
- The October 2024 attack in Beer Sheva killed a policewoman and injured others.
- The minor faces additional charges for driving without a license or insurance.
Prosecutors have filed indictments against three individuals from the Negev region, including a minor and his father, for allegedly supplying a handgun and ammunition to the perpetrator of the October 2024 shooting attack at the Beer Sheva central bus station. The attack resulted in the death of a policewoman and injuries to others. According to the indictment, the minor and his father assisted in obtaining the weapon, while the 26-year-old defendant finalized the deal, purchasing a Glock pistol for approximately 43,000 shekels. He later bought an additional magazine and 50 bullets for 2,500 shekels. Prosecutors stated that the defendants were aware the attacker harbored extremist views, harbored hatred towards Jews, and intended to use the weapon for an attack. The 26-year-old also faces charges related to other arms deals in recent years, including the purchase of 990 rounds for an M16 rifle. The charges against the three include arms trafficking, possession, transport, and providing means to carry out an attack. The minor is also accused of driving without a license or insurance.
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