Israeli Man Confesses to Wife's Murder Over Jealousy
Translated & summarized from Mignews by baba
In Tirah, Israel, a 53-year-old man confessed to murdering his wife, Nur Mansour Kassem, a teacher, on Saturday, November 7th, citing jealousy as the motive. He allegedly stabbed her multiple times after an argument and then attempted suicide. The incident is the 26th femicide in Israel this year, with a report noting 241 children have been orphaned by similar crimes since 2020.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 53-year-old man confessed to murdering his wife, Nur Mansour Kassem, in Tirah, Israel.
- The suspect cited jealousy and suspicion of infidelity as the motive for the stabbing.
- The victim, a 41-year-old teacher, was stabbed at least 13 times in their home.
- The man allegedly attempted suicide by ingesting rat poison after the attack.
- This is the 26th femicide recorded in Israel this year.
- A report indicates 241 children have been orphaned by femicides since 2020.
A 53-year-old man in Tirah has confessed to murdering his 41-year-old wife, Nur Mansour Kassem, a teacher, reportedly motivated by jealousy. The suspect, who was released from the hospital on Tuesday, November 10th, after allegedly attempting suicide, was immediately taken to police. He told investigators he suspected her of infidelity, leading to a quarrel during which he fatally stabbed her with a kitchen knife at least 13 times. The couple had two children, and there were no prior recorded incidents of domestic violence or complaints from the victim. The suspect had previous offenses, though social services were unaware of any issues. Following the attack, the man sent a message to his brother, whose uncle called emergency services. The suspect was found in moderate condition, under police guard, after ingesting rat poison. Medical personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene. This incident marks the 26th femicide in Israel this year. A report by the Michal Sela Forum highlighted the devastating impact of such crimes on children, stating that since 2020, 88 mothers have been killed, leaving 241 children orphaned. Last year saw a record 51 new child orphans, with an additional 33 this year.
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