Two Young Men Killed in Separate Shootings Amid Ongoing Family Feuds in Northern Israel

In the city of Shfaram, 24-year-old bus driver Ali Suaad was fatally shot in front of his father, Kamal Suaad, who works as a security guard at the bus station. Ali, who was engaged just two weeks prior, was described by his father as a peaceful person with no enemies. He is the 36th victim in a violent family feud in the area. Ali was also the cousin of Hadi Suaad, a 28-year-old with special needs who was shot dead last month, and Hadi's brother Raslan was the first victim of this feud in 2023.

About 30 minutes after Ali's murder, 21-year-old Kamel Abu Kalib was shot dead at close range in a shopping complex near the Yagur junction, not far from Shfaram. Abu Kalib, from Basmat Tivon and known to police, was killed in the parking lot near the Stop Market where he worked. Colleagues described him as hardworking, cheerful, and helpful, noting he had recently completed a forklift course and never missed work. His friends recounted that he usually arrived early to sit with a close friend, who was late that morning, potentially saving both their lives.

Police found a vehicle with bullet casings in northern Israel and are investigating whether it was involved in Abu Kalib's shooting. Abu Kalib's death is another in a series of ongoing family-related killings in the region, which also claimed the lives of Ashraf Abu Kalib (19) and his relative Rami Abu Kalib (25) in Basmat Tivon last year.

These incidents highlight the persistent and deadly nature of family feuds in northern Israel, with multiple victims over recent years, causing deep distress among local families and communities.