Graphic Video Shows Woman Murdered by Grenade in Northern Israel
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Lina Qassem Zidane, 51, was murdered in Kafr Mandah when a car collided with her and threw a grenade, with three other civilians injured. Police quickly arrested three suspects and recovered the vehicle. President Herzog condemned the act, noting Zidane was the 200th Arab citizen murdered this year, highlighting a severe crime crisis. The investigation into the motives and circumstances continues.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lina Qassem Zidane, 51, was murdered by a grenade thrown from a car in Kafr Mandah.
- Three civilians were injured in the attack, which was captured on video.
- Police arrested three suspects shortly after the incident and recovered the vehicle.
- President Herzog called the murder a "chilling statistic," noting 200 Arab citizens murdered this year.
- The incident is part of a wider surge in criminal violence and weapons seizures in the region.
Shocking footage has emerged showing the murder of Lina Qassem Zidane, 51, in the village of Kafr Mandah on Saturday. The video, circulating on social media, depicts a car colliding with Zidane before throwing a grenade at her. She was killed instantly by the explosion outside a candy store. Three other civilians sustained moderate and minor injuries in the incident.
Following the attack, police swiftly arrested three suspects involved in throwing the explosive device. Northern District police and Border Police forces utilized intelligence and operational measures to locate and apprehend the suspects and the vehicle used in the crime, which was found concealed. Inspector General of Police Dani Levi and the Northern District commander visited the scene and were briefed on the investigation. The Inspector General urged all necessary actions to apprehend all involved parties.
President Isaac Herzog expressed deep shock, calling the murder a "chilling statistic." He noted that Zidane is the 200th Arab citizen murdered in Israel this year, highlighting the severe crime and violence crisis within the Arab community and its danger to Israeli society as a whole.
The incident in Kafr Mandah is part of a broader trend of violence and weapons seizures in the region. Recently, a lawyer was arrested in the village after a cache of weapons, including two Glock pistols, multiple magazines, and over 100 rounds of ammunition, was found near his home. The ongoing wave of criminal violence, often involving grenade attacks on businesses and properties for criminal motives, continues to concern law enforcement. The police investigation into Zidane's murder is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and motives.
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