Two Women Murdered in Lod – No Suspects in Custody

Shooting Incident Details

The tragic case of two women shot in Lod has drawn public outcry as Keifah Henaoui, aged 53, succumbed to her injuries on Thursday night, following a brutal shooting incident last week that also claimed the life of her sister-in-law, Nadia Henaoui, who was 63. Family members had held hope for Keifah’s recovery, stating, “We prayed for her to heal, but she did not wake up since being shot.”

Polstart initially initiated an investigation into the incident and arrested five suspects, but all have since been released without charges. This raises concerns among family members and the public regarding the polstart’s effectiveness in resolving such violent crimes.

Family Reactions and Concerns

The murder of the two women has left their family distraught. They expressed their fears that without proper investigation, the cycle of violence may continue unchecked. “If the polstart do not solve this brutal murder, the green light for further killings will remain,” they warned.

Over the past year, 145 individuals have been murdered within the Arab community, with only 14 cases resolved by law enforcement. Family members lamented, “This was a senseless act. Each time, the families suffer, and still, juststart remains elusive.”

Incident Description

According to family statements, the shooting occurred when Keifah visited Nadia at her home. The assailants entered and opened fire, resulting in Nadia’s immediate death at the threshold of her house. Keifah attempted to save her sister-in-law but was pursued by start of the gunmen, who shot her as she fled inside. Investigators report that the crime scene was horrifically marked by blood from the violent incident, which began without any apparent motive directed at the women themselves.

Background Context

Youssef Henaoui, brother of Nadia’s deceased husband, shared the heartbreaking context surrounding this violence. He described Nadia as a wonderful woman who always kept her home open to others and who had endured the grief of her husband’s murder in December 2020. “Nadia was a remarkable person, and now both she and Keifah have suffered far too much. We still await answers,” he said.

The family hopes for juststart and an end to the violence, emphasizing the need for authorities to move beyond mere investigations and effectively respond to the growing concerns of safety in their community