Suspect's Partner Arrested at Airport in Jaffa Murder Investigation

The partner of the main suspect in the assassination of Muhammad Katwan was arrested at Ben Gurion Airport on Thursday as she attempted to leave Israel, despite an exit ban. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, is believed to be the central figure in the killing of Katwan, whose murder occurred in Jaffa.

While a court ordered her release, the execution of the order was temporarily halted pending an appeal. Investigators are exploring a potential connection between the assassination and the Hariri crime family, as well as ongoing disputes among criminal elements.

The motive for the killing is under investigation, with authorities seeking to determine if it is linked to conflicts between various crime syndicates. The Hariri organization is recognized as a prominent criminal group within the Arab community in Israel and has been associated with violent clashes with rival organizations in recent years.