Israeli President Herzog Shocked by Arab Town Murder, Cites Security Duty
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
President Isaac Herzog is shocked by the murder of Lina Qassem in Kafr Manda, who was the 200th victim of murder in the Arab community this year. He stated that security is a basic duty of the state and called for decisive action against crime. Herzog extended condolences to the victim's family and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Isaac Herzog is shocked by the murder of Lina Qassem in Kafr Manda.
- Lina Qassem is the 200th murder victim in the Arab community this year.
- Herzog stated security is the state's basic duty to its citizens.
- He called for decisive government action against crime and illegal weapons.
- Three other civilians were injured in the grenade attack.
President of Israel Isaac Herzog expressed his shock and sorrow over the murder of Lina Qassem (Zidan) in the Arab town of Kafr Manda. Qassem was killed in a grenade explosion at a confectionery, an incident that also injured three other civilians. Herzog stated, "I am shocked and pained by the murder of Lina, a tragic event in which three additional civilians were injured." He noted that Qassem is the 200th victim of murder in the Arab community since the beginning of the year, calling the statistic "chilling and incomprehensible."
The President emphasized that "security is the basic duty of the state towards its citizens" and called for "decisive and immediate action" against crime organizations, lawbreakers, and illegal weapons by any future government. Herzog extended his condolences to Qassem's family and the residents of Kafr Manda, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
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