Two Arrested in Southern Israel for Attempted Murder Using Explosives
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A Magistrates Court in Ashkelon extended the arrest of two men, aged 21 and 41, for four days in connection with an attempted murder using an explosive device in southern Israel. The suspects, believed to be involved in a crime organization dispute, allegedly detonated a bomb but their target survived. The judge found sufficient suspicion to continue their detention due to the severity of the charges and their criminal history.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two men were arrested in southern Israel for allegedly attempting to murder a rival using an explosive device.
- A Magistrates Court in Ashkelon extended their detention for four days.
- The target of the explosive device survived the attack.
- The incident is linked to ongoing conflicts between crime organizations in the region.
- Investigators cited the suspects' partial cooperation and criminal history as reasons for continued detention.
A Magistrates Court in Ashkelon has extended the arrest of two residents of Kiryat Malakhi, aged 21 and 41, for four days. They are suspected of involvement in an attempted murder of an individual who is a rival to their crime organization, using an explosive device. The incident is part of ongoing conflicts between crime organizations and gangs in southern Israel.
According to investigators, the two allegedly detonated an explosive, but their intended target survived. During the remand hearing, a police representative stated that the suspects are only partially cooperating with the investigation, answering some questions but withholding critical information. The defense attorney questioned the extent of the evidence linking his client to the incident, arguing there was no justification for a lengthy detention based on vague suspicions.
However, Judge Noga Shmueli Meyer found sufficient grounds for suspicion at this stage, citing the charges which include causing an explosion, conspiracy to commit a crime, unauthorized use of a vehicle, illegal possession of a weapon, and attempted murder within the framework of a criminal organization. The judge noted the suspects' criminal past, including prior convictions related to similar offenses, as contributing to the grounds for their detention, which include the risk of obstructing justice, evading legal proceedings, and public danger.
The court extended the detention to monitor the investigation's progress and ordered one of the suspects to undergo a medical examination. Investigators aim to gather further details about other potential accomplices in the attempted murder.
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