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Memorial Day Violence: Two Arab Citizens Killed in Shootings

4/22/2026

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Two Arab citizens were killed in separate shootings on Memorial Day, amid 91 homicide victims this year, up 18% from last year.
Ahmad Issa, a young man from Kafr Qasim, was shot and died at the hospital.
Police suspect his death is tied to an ongoing blood feud.
Sabrine al-Ataiqah, a 27-year-old mother, was found critically injured near Rahat and died.
Her brother was arrested in connection with her death.

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Two Arab citizens were killed in separate shootings on Memorial Day, amid 91 homicide victims this year, up 18% from last year.
Ahmad Issa, a young man from Kafr Qasim, was shot and died at the hospital.
Police suspect his death is tied to an ongoing blood feud.
Sabrine al-Ataiqah, a 27-year-old mother, was found critically injured near Rahat and died.
Her brother was arrested in connection with her death.