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Seven Arrested at Bedouin Wedding After Shooting Incident, Including Groom and Soldier
Police and Border Police National Guard forces dispersed a wedding celebration near the Tel Arad junction in the Negev on Wednesday night following reports of gunfire. The shooting resulted in two casualties: a minor who sustained serious injuries and an adult who was lightly injured.
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What happened
- 01Police dispersed a wedding near the Tel Arad junction in the Negev on Wednesday night following reports of gunfire.
- 02Two people were injured during the shooting, including a minor in serious condition and an adult with light injuries.
- 03Seven suspects were arrested at the scene, including the groom, his father, his uncle, and an active-duty IDF soldier.
- 04The wedding photographer and a drone operator were also detained by authorities during the raid.
- 05An army-issued M16 assault rifle, photography equipment, and a drone were confiscated by police.
- 06The operation involved multiple police units, Border Police National Guard forces, and a police helicopter.
- 07All suspects and seized items were transferred to the Ar'arat police station for further investigation.
Seven suspects were arrested in connection with the incident, including the groom, his father, his uncle, and an active-duty IDF soldier. The event's photographer and a drone operator were also taken into custody.
During the operation, which involved intelligence gathering and aerial support from a police helicopter, authorities seized an IDF-issued M16 assault rifle. Police also confiscated photography equipment and a drone at the scene.
All suspects and seized items were transferred to the Ar'arat police station for further investigation. The commander of the station, Superintendent Baruch Honig, condemned the shooting as a dangerous and life-threatening act, emphasizing that authorities will show zero tolerance for illegal gunfire at family events.
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