Ahmad Alragoub Arrested for Lawyer Arbel Feldman's Murder in Rishon Lezion

Ahmad Alragoub, 32, from Dura, is the main suspect in the murder of lawyer Arbel Feldman in Rishon Lezion on August 4, 2026. After the killing, Alragoub fled the scene but later surrendered himself at a police station in Ashdod, where he reportedly told officers he "needed help." Initial police indications suggest he confessed upon arrival, but he later exercised his right to remain silent during formal interrogation. The police suspect the murder was premeditated, supported by forensic evidence including recordings of conversations between Alragoub and Feldman about financial disputes, security camera footage, and bodycam recordings.

Alragoub's defense attorney, Oren Sasson, claimed his client suffers from severe mental health issues, noting that Alragoub had barely left his home for three years and was once considered for recruitment to the Border Police before his condition deteriorated. A psychiatric evaluation was conducted, and the court was instructed to ensure Alragoub's medical care while in custody. The Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended his detention until August 16, citing reasonable suspicion and concerns over public safety and potential interference with the investigation.

During police questioning, Alragoub admitted to shooting Feldman, alleging Feldman owed him 15,000 shekels related to a compensation case following a car accident. He stated he arrived with a gun, shot Feldman after a brief exchange, and then walked from Rishon Lezion to Ashdod through fields. Family members expressed regret over the incident, highlighting their attempts to have Alragoub admitted to a psychiatric institution, which he refused. Feldman is survived by his wife and three children, with his family reportedly in shock over the murder.