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Israeli Police Solve December Murder of Nazareth Car Wash Worker in Gang Mistaken Identity Shooting

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 2, 2026

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Israeli police solved the December 2023 murder of 21-year-old Basel Fraoni in Nazareth, killed in a mistaken identity shooting by a Hariri crime group amid a gang conflict. Three suspects were arrested, two with prior murder convictions. The police emphasized their ongoing crackdown on organized crime in the region.

01Police solved the December 2023 murder of Basel Fraoni in Nazareth by a gang hit squad.
02Fraoni was mistakenly targeted during a conflict between Hariri and Bakri crime organizations.
03Masked assailants used a cloned license plate to enter a car wash and shoot Fraoni dead.
04Three suspects were arrested, two previously convicted of a 15-year-old's murder.
05Police found the murder weapon, ski mask, and other evidence in an open area.
06Northern District Prosecutor will file charges and request remand at Nazareth District Court.

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