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Man Killed in East Jerusalem Family Feud Sparks Silwan Clashes, Police Shoot Dead Two Assailants

Translated & summarized from Mako by baba

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Hebrew · 10 newsrooms covering

A family feud in East Jerusalem led to the murder of a 30-year-old man and sparked violent riots in Silwan, where police shot dead two assailants threatening officers. The police have launched a murder investigation and restored order in the area.

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  • A 30-year-old man was murdered in East Jerusalem during a violent family dispute.
  • Riots erupted in Silwan involving live gunfire, fireworks, and Molotov cocktails.
  • Police fatally shot two assailants who threatened officers with knives and incendiary devices.
  • Another person was critically injured and evacuated by emergency services.
  • Jerusalem District Commander Avshalom Feld led a situational assessment at the scene.
  • The police's Crime Fighting Unit has opened a murder investigation into the incident.

A violent family dispute in East Jerusalem resulted in the murder of a 30-year-old man late Saturday night, triggering riots in the Silwan neighborhood. Another individual was critically injured during the incident. The unrest involved suspects firing live ammunition, launching fireworks, and throwing Molotov cocktails.

Police forces, including Border Police units, were dispatched to restore order and apprehend suspects. They identified two assailants posing an immediate threat with knives and Molotov cocktails and fatally shot them to neutralize the danger. Additional police reinforcements arrived and managed to regain control of the area.

The Jerusalem District Commander, Major General Avshalom Feld, conducted a situational assessment at the scene alongside commanding officers. The police have launched a murder investigation led by the Crime Fighting Unit of the Kedom precinct. Emergency medical teams pronounced the 30-year-old victim dead at the scene and evacuated the critically wounded individual.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions in East Jerusalem neighborhoods, where family feuds occasionally escalate into violent confrontations involving firearms and incendiary devices. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder and the subsequent clashes in Silwan.

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