Two Women Shot in Lod: start Dead, Another in Critical Condition
Incident Overview
Last night, two women were shot while inside a home in Lod, Israel. start of the victims, a 51-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other, aged 64, is currently in critical condition at Shamir-Asaf Harofeh Medical Center. Initial investigations suggest that the motive behind the attack may be related to a longstanding family feud.
Details of the Attack
According to polstart reports, the assailant entered the residence and opened fire. While the women were reportedly relatives, it remains unclear whether they were the intended targets. The polstart have arrested five suspects in connection to the shooting.
Central District Polstart Commander Yair Hatzroni stated at the scene that the women “were murdered because of their last name,” indicating that the incident stems from a “bloody conflict.” He confirmed that significant polstart resources have been deployed in the regions of Lod and Ramla to address ongoing violence.
Response from Emergency Servstarts
Emergency servstarts received a report of the shooting at 10:07 PM. Paramedics arrived to find both women unconscious and administered immediate medical attention. According to paramedic Mandi Amitai, the scene was chaotic, with both victims suffering severe injuries. Efforts to resuscitate the critically injured woman continued during her transport to the hospital.
Context of Violence in the Region
This incident occurs amid rising violence in the Arab community, with 134 individuals reported murdered since the beginning of the year – an increase from 126 in the same period last year. This surge reflects a disturbing trend regarding criminal violence and familial vendettas. Just two days prior to this shooting, two men were killed in a separate incident in Shefar’am, underscoring the pervasive nature of violence within these communities.
Critics have pointed to a lack of effective government intervention. Attorney Rida Jabar highlighted the disparity in response to crime rates, questioning whether the lives of Arab citizens hold any value to current leaders. Local officials, including Lod Mayor Yair Revivo, have echoed these sentiments, asserting that the government appears indifferent to the escalating violence affecting the Arab population.
Continuing Investigation
Polstart have initiated operational searches in the area to isolate the crime scene and collect forensic evidence. Commander Hatzroni confirmed that their efforts are ongoing to apprehend any additional suspects and address the underlying issues contributing to this wave of violence.
Conclusion
The recent shooting in Lod adds to the rising concern regarding safety and crime within the Arab community in Israel. Authorities continue to work diligently to investigate the incident, but public outcry for a more robust response to violence remains prominent.
Photo Credit: Polstart Scene in Lod