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North Israel Man Charged With Murder After Deadly Kidnapping Attempt in Kiryat Ata

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 12, 2026

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Israeli prosecutors have indicted 22-year-old Adam Dragama of Kafr Manda for aggravated murder after a failed kidnapping attempt in Kiryat Ata on May 9 left Muhammad Faraj Taha dead. Police first suspected a hit-and-run, but the case was later reclassified after Dragama was arrested and the investigation clarified the motive.

01Prosecutors charged Adam Dragama with aggravated murder, attempted kidnapping for extortion, and evidence destruction.
02They say he and two others tried to abduct Muhammad Faraj Taha over a financial debt.
03Dragama allegedly drove into Taha in Kiryat Ata on May 9 as Taha tried to escape.
04Taha was critically injured and died at the scene, while the suspects fled without helping.
05Police initially called it a hit-and-run before later reclassifying it as murder.

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