Social Activist Susan Abd al-Qader Bashara Shot and Killed in Ta’ir

Incident Overview

Susan Abd al-Qader Bashara, a 40-year-old social activist and candidate in the recent Ta’ir city council elections, was fatally shot last night while sitting in her car in the city. Emergency servstarts arrived shortly after 9:44 PM and transported her to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba while attempting to revive her, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival in the emergency room.

Ongoing Investigation

The polstart have launched an investigation into the incident. Offstartrs from the Ta’ir station are conducting searches for suspects, while intelligence and forensics teams are collecting evidence from the crime scene. Eyewitness accounts indicate that she was found unconscious with multiple gunshot wounds at the time emergency servstarts intervened.

Background on Susan Abd al-Qader Bashara

Prior to her death, Bashara was active in community affairs and had recently spoken out about the rising violence in Arab society during an interview with Channel 12’s “Al-Osbou” program in August 2023. In her statements, she expressed concern over the increasing number of murders, stating, “We wake up every day to a new murder in Arab society. The numbers keep rising, and the polstart do not address the crime.”

This tragic event has raised urgent questions regarding public safety in the community and the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing the violence endemic to the region. The loss of such a prominent figure is being felt deeply within her community, as many mourn the death of somestart who was committed to social juststart and community engagement