Suspected Murder, Domestic violence, Israel

Suspected Murder in Rahat: 27-Year-Old Woman Stabbed to Death, Husband Arrested

A 27-year-old woman was stabbed to death this afternoon (Monday) in an act of violence in Rahat, in the Negev. MDA paramedics who were called to the scene confirmed her death. The woman's husband has been arrested on suspicion of murder and was found in possession of a weapon.

08/26/2024, 17:40

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Magen David Adom ambulance at scene of the crim — Photo: Flash90/flash90

MDA paramedic Najm Zaid reported: "We joined the police forces who led us to the woman, who was found unconscious, with no pulse and no breathing, and with penetrating injuries. We conducted medical examinations, but her injuries were critical, and unfortunately, we had to pronounce her dead at the scene."

According to the Abraham Initiatives organization, 147 Arabs have lost their lives due to violence and crime since the beginning of 2024, including 6 women. This compares to 156 victims during the same period last year. Of the murder victims this year, 58 were young people under the age of 30.

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