Police Link Haifa Car Explosion to Criminal Feud Among Arab Families
Hours after a deadly car explosion in Haifa, Israeli police revealed initial findings indicating the incident stemmed from a criminal dispute. The explosion occurred around 4 p.m. on Ahi Eilat Street in Kiryat Haim, where officers found a burning vehicle with an unconscious man inside who was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Police investigations suggest the explosion was caused by a powerful explosive device attached to the car. Authorities believe the incident is connected to a feud between criminals associated with Arab crime families. Identification of the victim is ongoing, with forensic analysis being conducted at the Abu Kabir Institute of Forensic Medicine.
The police continue to gather evidence and have not yet completed the victim's identification. The investigation remains active as law enforcement works to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack.
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