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Elad Municipality Officials Threatened in Suspected Revenge Attack

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Police are investigating whether grenade and arson attacks on Elad municipality officials were revenge for closing an illegal business. Two brothers, Gabriel and Rami Shalom, known to police, were arrested. Evidence was found in their vehicle, and one brother has an alibi while the other is silent. Police expect indictments soon, and the municipality vowed not to be deterred.

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Elad municipality officials were targeted in grenade and arson attacks, suspected to be revenge.
The attacks are believed to be retaliation for the municipality's attempt to close an illegal business.
Two brothers, Gabriel and Rami Shalom, with prior convictions, have been arrested.
Evidence linking the suspects to the attacks was reportedly found in their vehicle.
Police expect to file indictments against the suspects within weeks.

An investigation by the Sharon District Police is examining the possibility that a grenade attack on the home of Elad's municipal manager and the arson of the mayor's office director's vehicle were acts of revenge. The alleged motive is the municipality's recent attempt to shut down an illegal business operated by two brothers, Gabriel and Rami Shalom, who have been arrested in connection with the incidents. Both brothers are known to police and have prior prison sentences. Investigators reportedly found evidence in the brothers' vehicle that links them to the attacks. One brother has provided an alibi, while the other is exercising his right to remain silent. Police anticipate filing indictments within weeks. The Elad Municipality stated that they will not be intimidated by criminal elements attempting to threaten residents.