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Son Shoots Father in Neck with Improvised Arrow in Family Dispute in Neve Yamin

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By הודיה רן

First reported by Now 14 · Aug 18, 2026

What happened

Moshe Levi shot his father in the neck with an improvised arrow from a fishing spear gun in Neve Yamin after escalating family disputes over drug-related demands. The father was critically injured, and Moshe was arrested with drugs in his possession. The prosecution rejects Moshe's claim of accidental shooting and seeks to keep him in custody pending trial.

01Moshe Levi shot his father in the neck with an improvised arrow on July 30, 2026, in Neve Yamin.
02The shooting followed escalating family conflicts over Moshe's drug addiction and money demands.
03Security footage and police tests contradict Moshe's claim that the shooting was accidental.
04The father was critically injured with the arrow near his spinal cord and major blood vessels.
05Moshe fled, was arrested in Netanya, and found with cocaine; he faces multiple charges.
06Prosecutors argue Moshe is dangerous and seek to keep him detained until trial.

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