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Three Men from Northern Israel Charged with Double Murder in Golan Over Extortion Dispute

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Hebrew · 8 newsrooms covering

Three men from northern Israel are being charged with the June double murder of two men in the Golan Heights after one victim refused to pay extortion. The suspects, linked to a northern crime group, prepared by renting a cabin and buying vehicles before the attack. One suspect was also caught after a separate shooting incident.

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  • Three suspects from northern Israel face charges for a double murder in the Golan Heights.
  • The victims were Saada Saada (56) and Marwan Abu Shaheen (52), killed on June 19 in Bukata.
  • The motive was Abu Shaheen's refusal to pay extortion money.
  • The suspects rented a cabin and bought cars in preparation for the crime.
  • One suspect was arrested after a separate shooting in Yirka that seriously injured a person.
Three Men from Northern Israel Charged with Double Murder in Golan Over Extortion Dispute
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The Israeli prosecution is set to file indictments today at the Nazareth District Court against three suspects accused of the double murder of Saada Saada, 56, and Marwan Abu Shaheen, 52. The killings took place on June 19 in Bukata, located in the Golan Heights. The motive reportedly stemmed from Abu Shaheen's refusal to pay extortion money.

Investigations revealed that the hit squad, linked to a northern criminal organization, included Ayman Ibrahim, 43, from Sajur; Said Madah, 28; and Ronen Araida, 19, from Marrar. The group rented a cabin in northern Israel the day before the murders and purchased two vehicles from a car lot in Usfiya to carry out the attack.

Additionally, Ronen Araida was apprehended in a separate incident after opening fire in Yirka, seriously injuring a bystander. The indictments mark a significant step in addressing organized crime-related violence in the region.

YnetCentre · Rishon LeZion

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