Beersheba Security Guard Detained Over Alleged Gun Threats to Wife

A 51-year-old resident of Beersheba had his remand extended by three days following suspicions that he threatened his wife with a licensed firearm he carries for his work as a security guard. The incident unfolded in the city's Nachal Eshan neighborhood, where the couple's 21-year-old daughter panicked and called the police for urgent assistance.

Upon arriving at the scene, police officers arrested the suspect and brought him in for questioning. During the investigation, the man denied the allegations, claiming that his firearm was securely locked inside a safe. However, a quick search of the home by law enforcement officers proved this version false, as the weapon was discovered outside the safe. Investigators also uncovered that this was not the first time the man had threatened his wife with his weapon, with similar incidents reportedly occurring twice before at yearly intervals.

During the remand extension hearing, defense attorney Beni Zaytuna attempted to narrow the scope of the suspicions, confirming through police investigator Khalil Nasasra that the case involved threats rather than physical assault. The investigator noted that the victim stated her husband threatened her by saying, "I will speed up the process of killing you." Zaytuna argued that his client had no prior criminal record and that the case boiled down to conflicting testimonies.

Addressing the court, the suspect expressed remorse, citing the immense pressure of caring for his elderly parents and their dog. Magistrate's Court Judge Raphael Yamini ruled that the gravity of the offenses, which include threatening a partner, obstructing a police officer, and potential intoxication during the incident, justified extending the detention by three days due to the risk of obstructing the investigation.