Two Killed in East Jerusalem Shooting Amid Family Feud

Police are investigating a shooting incident in which two men in their 40s and 50s were killed, and at least eight others sustained moderate to light injuries. Numerous gunshots were reported in the area.

YnetAuthors: Hassan Shaalan, Liran Tamari
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Two Killed in East Jerusalem Shooting Amid Family Feud
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Two men in their 40s and 50s were shot to death overnight between Saturday and Sunday in East Jerusalem as part of a family feud. In addition, at least eight other people sustained moderate to light injuries.

Police forces arrived at the scene to collect evidence and restore order after numerous gunshots were heard in the vicinity. An investigation into the circumstances of the incident has been opened.

United Hatzalah paramedics Muhammad Khalil, Muhammad Sabih, and Tarek Satz Shakir, who arrived at the scene, stated:

"We were informed that the victims were injured in a violent incident. Unfortunately, their deaths were pronounced at the scene due to the severity of their injuries."

On Friday, 31-year-old Badran Badarna was shot to death near Arraba in the Lower Galilee. A Magen David Adom team arrived at the scene and pronounced his death following medical examinations.

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