Man Shot and Run Over in Rahat; Death Toll in Arab Community Reaches 165

A 26-year-old man, Musa Yousef Al-Jabour, was killed on Saturday in the city of Rahat in the Negev after being shot inside his home. According to reports, an armed assailant dragged Al-Jabour outside and continued shooting him before running him over with a vehicle. Police confirmed they have launched an investigation into the incident after receiving a report of gunfire in the city. Officers from the Rahat station arrived at the scene, collected evidence, and initiated a wide-scale search for suspects. Al-Jabour was transported for medical treatment, but medical personnel declared him dead due to his injuries. Police stated that initial suspicions point to a criminal background, possibly related to a dispute between families. This incident occurred 14 days after a period of calm in the Arab community, amidst ongoing violence and shootings in the Negev region.

With Al-Jabour's death, the number of homicide victims in the Arab community since the beginning of the year has risen to 165. This figure reflects the persistent spread of organized crime and escalating insecurity. Data indicates that firearms were used in the majority of these killings. The Arab community faces ongoing criticism of Israeli police and the government for their failure to curb crime and hold perpetrators accountable. The rising death toll continues amid escalating violence in Arab towns, fueling growing fears and showing no signs of abating.