Two suspects were arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of threatening Nazareth Mayor Ali Salam. The arrest of the two men follows an investigation opened this week into alleged threats against the mayor. The suspects, residents of um al-Fahm and Jaljulia, are currently being brought for interrogation, at the end of which and in accordance with its findings, will be brought to the Rishon LeZion Magistrate's Court for a hearing on extending their detention.
Violence in Arab Society: Son of Deputy Mayor of Reina Murdered // Use under Article 27A
A little over a month ago, the son of Nazareth Deputy Mayor Mehran Awisi was murdered. A few months earlier, another son of the deputy mayor was murdered.
The violence surrounding politicians in the Arab sector surrounds the upcoming municipal elections. Earlier this week, Mus'ab Doha, who is running for mayor of Nazareth, was shot. Dohan was rushed to a shock room at Rambam, conscious and in stable condition, and released a day later.
Abu Snan massacre: Four men murdered // Credit: MDA operational documentation
Last week, Ghazi Saab, who ran for mayor of Abu Snan, was murdered, along with three other men. Two of the victims were relatives of the head of the council, the third was a resident of Yarka.
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