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Israeli Police Arrest Suspect in Golan Double Murder During Armed Chase in Yirka

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First reported by Walla · Jul 5, 2026

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Israeli police arrested a suspect involved in a double murder in the Golan Heights during an armed chase in Yirka. The suspect fired at police while fleeing on a stolen motorcycle and was apprehended along with another suspect. The murders occurred last week in Buq'ata, where two men were killed after refusing to pay protection money.

01Police arrested a suspect in Yirka linked to last week's Golan double murder during an armed chase.
02The suspect fired at officers while fleeing on a stolen motorcycle and was captured with a Glock pistol.
03Seven other suspects were previously detained in connection with the case.
04Another suspect was arrested nearby during a separate police operation.
05The victims were shot in Buq'ata after refusing to pay protection money to criminal groups.
06Police praised the operation as a key step in combating crime in Arab communities.

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