Husband Admits Murdering Wife in Tayibe, Citing Suspicions of Infidelity
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
A 53-year-old man confessed to murdering his wife, Noor Mansour Qassem, in Tayibe, citing suspicions of infidelity. He attempted suicide after the stabbing and was released from the hospital to police custody. The victim, a mother of two, was allegedly stabbed multiple times at their home. She is the 26th woman murdered in Israel this year.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A 53-year-old man confessed to murdering his wife, Noor Mansour Qassem, in Tayibe.
- The husband cited suspicions of infidelity as the motive for the alleged stabbing.
- He attempted suicide after the murder and was released from the hospital to police custody.
- The victim, a mother of two, was allegedly stabbed at least 13 times.
- Mansour Qassem is the 26th woman murdered in Israel this year.
A 53-year-old man has confessed to the murder of his 41-year-old wife, Noor Mansour Qassem, in Tayibe, according to police investigations. The suspect, who attempted suicide by ingesting rat poison immediately after the alleged stabbing, was released from the hospital on Tuesday and taken into police custody. During interrogation, he admitted to the charges, citing ongoing marital conflict and his suspicion that his wife was having an affair as the primary motive. He reportedly sent a message to his brother after the incident, prompting the brother's uncle to call emergency services.
The stabbing occurred at the couple's home over the weekend. Police suspect the husband stabbed his wife, a mother of two and a teacher, at least 13 times. Emergency responders pronounced Mansour Qassem dead at the scene, where the murder weapon was also recovered. The suspect was arrested and received medical treatment under guard for his moderate condition.
Although the suspect has a prior police record, authorities were unaware of any previous domestic violence complaints between the couple. Investigators are examining the possibility of a prior altercation but are focusing on the husband's jealousy claims. Mansour Qassem is the 26th woman murdered in Israel this year amidst a recent surge in violent crime.
