Two Charged in Accidental Killing of Barber During Attempted Family Murder in Tamra
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By כיכר השבת, קובי רוזן
First reported by Mako · Aug 17, 2026
What happened
Two suspects, including a minor, were charged with the intentional murder of a relative in Tamra but accidentally killed barber Yasser Abu Elhija during the attack. The suspects planned to kill the minor's uncle at a barbershop but mistakenly shot the barber, who later died. Police arrested the suspects after a thorough investigation and are seeking their detention pending trial.
- 01Two suspects, including a 17-year-old, charged with murder in Tamra shooting.
- 02They intended to kill a relative but accidentally killed barber Yasser Abu Elhija.
- 03The shooting occurred about six weeks ago at a barbershop around 1 p.m.
- 04Police found the suspect’s bike, helmet, and clothes hidden after investigation.
- 05The minor fired the fatal shots; the older suspect aided in planning and escape.
- 06Prosecutors charged them with murder, illegal weapons, and obstruction of justice.
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