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Shooting at Prime Minister’s Office Vehicle in Ashkelon Raises Security Concerns
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Incident Overview
Israel Police say a vehicle registered to the Prime Minister’s Office was shot at in Ashkelon in what they suspect was an assassination attempt aimed at Mor Domrani, the son of alleged crime boss Shalom Domrani. The car, driven at the time by Boaz Assayag’s son, was not part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s motorcade. Mor Domrani and other passengers fled the scene after the gunfire. The vehicle later reached the Erez Border Crossing, where police discovered ammunition and an air-soft rifle among the occupants’ belongings.
Key Figures & Groups
- Boaz Assayag – driver for the Prime Minister’s Office who previously testified in Netanyahu’s corruption trial.
- Mor Domrani – son of Shalom Domrani, a figure described by authorities as an alleged crime boss.
- Shalom Domrani – alleged leader of a criminal organization operating in Israel.
- Amir Saada – forensic examiner who was shot and killed during the incident on June 17, 2023.
- Israel Police – the investigative body handling the case.
Investigation & Arrests
Police determined that Assayag’s son was behind the wheel when the attack occurred. After the occupants left Ashkelon, the car’s arrival at the Erez Border Crossing prompted a search that uncovered ammunition and an air-soft rifle. Israel Police subsequently arrested nine suspects, including Assayag’s son, linking them to the shooting. The forensic examiner’s death on June 17, 2023, is recorded as part of the same violent episode.
Background & Context
The incident unfolded against a backdrop of ongoing investigations into organized crime networks linked to the Domrani family. Boaz Assayag’s prior testimony in the corruption trial of Prime Minister Netanyahu adds a political dimension, though the vehicle involved was not part of the official motorcade at the time of the attack.
Implications
Authorities view the shooting as a potential targeted attempt on a figure connected to organized crime, raising concerns about the security of vehicles tied to high-level government officials. The arrests signal a broader crackdown on criminal networks, while the involvement of a Prime Minister’s driver underscores the intersection of political and law-enforcement spheres in Israel’s ongoing efforts to curb organized-crime violence.