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Suspected Smuggler Killed in Negev Police Chase

1/19/2026

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A 25-year-old man suspected of weapon smuggling was killed after a Magen Unit chase near Ararat an-Naqab in the Negev.
During the pursuit, officers shot at the tires of the vehicle.
The driver discarded an M16 rifle before losing control and crashing.
This is the second Bedouin casualty linked to the operation.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir expressed support for the operation, which targets illegal arms in Bedouin communities.

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Story summary

A 25-year-old man suspected of weapon smuggling was killed after a Magen Unit chase near Ararat an-Naqab in the Negev.
During the pursuit, officers shot at the tires of the vehicle.
The driver discarded an M16 rifle before losing control and crashing.
This is the second Bedouin casualty linked to the operation.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir expressed support for the operation, which targets illegal arms in Bedouin communities.