Video Shows Grenade Attack Killing Woman in Northern Israel

Graphic footage has emerged showing the killing of Lina Qassem Zidan in the village of Kafr Manda, northern Israel, on Sunday. The video depicts assailants arriving at the scene, hitting Zidan with their vehicle as she shopped at a nearby candy store, and then immediately throwing a grenade that caused her death. Zidan, 51, from Daliyat al-Karmel, was killed by the grenade thrown at a business in Kafr Manda. Three other individuals were injured in the attack, including a man and a woman in their 50s who sustained moderate and light injuries, respectively. The police have launched an investigation, with numerous officers dispatched to the scene. The Inspector General visited the site, and three suspects have been arrested in connection with the grenade throwing. This incident marks the 200th murder in the Arab community in Israel since the beginning of the year. Initial findings suggest one of the grenades was thrown very close to Zidan, resulting in her immediate death. Her husband and two others were also injured. According to witnesses, a motorcyclist arrived and threw two grenades, one in front of the business where Zidan was killed, and the second towards another store, before fleeing the scene. The vehicle suspected of being used by the perpetrators was later found hidden in a nearby settlement. New details from the investigation, published by crime desk editor Li Ayish, reveal that the business had been a target of an attempted attack just over a week prior. That earlier incident, which occurred two weeks ago and involved a drone, resulted in no injuries. Police are investigating whether the grenade attacks on the business are related to extortion attempts, commonly known as protection money. Northern District police have arrested three suspects and are expected to seek an extension of their detention.