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Man Convicted of Murdering Attorney in Haifa Stabbing

3/24/2026

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The Haifa District Court convicted David Abu Aziz, the defendant, of murdering attorney Ephraim Arnon in aggravated circumstances nearly five years after the Nesher stabbing.
The court found Abu Aziz, with an accomplice, planned stabbing, supported by security footage and DNA.
Abu Aziz was convicted of aggravated wounding of Arnon’s wife and obstruction of justice.
He was acquitted of threats and property damage charges.
The indictment occurred in May 2021.

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Story summary

The Haifa District Court convicted David Abu Aziz, the defendant, of murdering attorney Ephraim Arnon in aggravated circumstances nearly five years after the Nesher stabbing.
The court found Abu Aziz, with an accomplice, planned stabbing, supported by security footage and DNA.
Abu Aziz was convicted of aggravated wounding of Arnon’s wife and obstruction of justice.
He was acquitted of threats and property damage charges.
The indictment occurred in May 2021.