Mother Dies After Stabbing in Beer Sheva; Partner Arrested

A woman who was stabbed early Sunday morning in her Beer Sheva apartment has died from her wounds at Soroka Medical Center. Her 5-year-old son was present in the apartment and witnessed the attack. The victim's partner, in his 40s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of committing the murder. The couple has three children, aged 5, 16, and 20. According to the police, there is no prior history of domestic violence in the family. The incident occurred around 1:30 AM when the partner called the police emergency number, stating, "I murdered my wife." Police and Magen David Adom (MDA) forces who arrived at the apartment found the woman unconscious and suffering from multiple stab wounds. The suspect remained at the scene and was apprehended. MDA teams provided medical treatment and evacuated her to Soroka in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical teams, her death was pronounced on Sunday morning. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the murder, collecting testimonies and evidence from the scene.