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Israeli Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant

How 7 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Israeli Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant
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By חיים בלוי

First reported by Walla · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

An Israeli court sentenced Tarek Kurd to six years for a 2019 crash that killed a mother and her infant daughter, sparking outrage from the victims' family who demand a harsher sentence. The court also imposed a 15-year driving ban and compensation. The prosecution plans to appeal the verdict.

  • 01Tarek Kurd sentenced to six years for 2019 fatal crash killing mother and infant.
  • 02Victims’ family condemns sentence as too lenient and demands appeal.
  • 03Court rejected defense claims of mental illness and vehicle malfunction.
  • 04Kurd was driving 140-145 km/h during a test drive when the crash occurred.
  • 05Prosecution sought 15 years, citing reckless driving and full responsibility.
  • 06Court also imposed 15-year driving ban and ordered compensation to family.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
OrganizationsJerusalem District Prosecutor’s Office
PlacesHighway 45, Israel

Full coverage · 7 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Israeli Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Jerusalem Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant in Israel
N12Center · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant in Israel
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant in West Bank
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Israeli Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Wife and Infant Daughter
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Jerusalem Court Sentences East Jerusalem Resident to 6 Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Jerusalem Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant

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