Arab Mayor Slams Police Inaction After Shooting at Environmental Union Building
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
The building of the Union of Environmental Quality Cities in Sakhnin was shot at, leading the Mayor of Arraba, Dr. Ahmad Nassar, to criticize the police for inaction. Nassar stated the union manages vital services and has faced previous attacks, including on its director. He called for a serious investigation and effective measures to stop the violence, expressing a loss of faith in the police's ability to provide security.
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- The Union of Environmental Quality Cities building in Sakhnin was shot at, drawing criticism of police inaction.
- Arraba Mayor Dr. Ahmad Nassar stated this was not the first attack on the union or its director.
- The union manages essential services like green energy and waste collection for local communities.
- Nassar accused police of insufficient response, demanding investigations and practical measures to stop attacks.
- He warned that if the state cannot protect institutions, it should clarify their future.
- Nassar expressed a loss of trust in police performance regarding violence and security.
The building housing the Union of Environmental Quality Cities in Sakhnin was targeted by gunfire, prompting criticism from the Mayor of Arraba, Dr. Ahmad Nassar, who accused the police of negligence. Nassar stated this was not the first attack on the building, which has previously been shot at and had surveillance cameras stolen. He also recalled that the Union's Director General, Dr. Hussein Tarabi, was shot at in September 2020.
Nassar highlighted that the Union manages crucial projects, including green energy, solar power, waste collection, and tree and furniture disposal, all funded by allocated budgets and aimed at serving citizens. He emphasized that attacks on such service-providing institutions directly harm residents who rely on their services.
The Arraba mayor criticized the police response, deeming their presence and documentation of the incident insufficient. He called for a serious investigation to apprehend those responsible and implement practical measures to halt such attacks. Nassar asserted that the primary responsibility lies with the police and security agencies, noting that the Union has provided all available information and resources and cannot be expected to secure itself.
He stressed that employees cannot be expected to return to work under threat of gunfire and that the state has a duty to provide a safe environment for institutions to operate. If the state cannot protect these bodies, he warned, it should clarify their future rather than leave staff exposed to danger and official neglect.
Nassar also commented on recent elections, stating the Arab community's desire for change was evident in the over 80% voter turnout, with violence and crime being significant issues in the electoral discourse. He concluded by expressing a loss of trust and security regarding police performance, insisting their role should involve investigation, prosecution, and protection, not just documenting incidents.