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Off-Duty Soldier Fires Weapon After Taxi Dispute in Tel Aviv

4/15/2026

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An off-duty soldier fired at a taxi in central Tel Aviv after mistaking a kidnapping.
The dispute began over payment between a 23-year-old Argentinian tourist and a 55-year-old taxi driver on Rothschild Boulevard.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, prompting the soldier to draw his weapon and fire.
Police detained all three individuals for questioning and confiscated the firearm.
Authorities ruled out any abduction or terrorist activity.

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An off-duty soldier fired at a taxi in central Tel Aviv after mistaking a kidnapping.
The dispute began over payment between a 23-year-old Argentinian tourist and a 55-year-old taxi driver on Rothschild Boulevard.
The argument escalated into a physical confrontation, prompting the soldier to draw his weapon and fire.
Police detained all three individuals for questioning and confiscated the firearm.
Authorities ruled out any abduction or terrorist activity.