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Stabbing Death in Ofakim Sparks Protests, Arrests Made

4/6/2026

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A 36-year-old man from Segev Shalom was stabbed to death in Ofakim on April 5, 2026.
Magen David Adom paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police arrested five suspects, minority residents of Ofakim, after the incident.
The Abraham Initiatives reported 83 Arab Israelis killed in 2026, up from 64 last year.
Protests have escalated against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for neglect of Arab communities by law enforcement.

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A 36-year-old man from Segev Shalom was stabbed to death in Ofakim on April 5, 2026.
Magen David Adom paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police arrested five suspects, minority residents of Ofakim, after the incident.
The Abraham Initiatives reported 83 Arab Israelis killed in 2026, up from 64 last year.
Protests have escalated against National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir for neglect of Arab communities by law enforcement.