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Mohammad Yassin from Tamra was killed by gunfire while sitting in the back seat of a vehicle travelling to a wedding, according to Ynet reporting. His father believes the family was not the intended target, stating another vehicle was hit and he did not expect the violence to reach them.

The incident reflects an ongoing crisis of criminal violence within Arab communities in Israel. A cousin, Jawad, was murdered in February of the previous year. According to the report, there has been a murder in the Arab community approximately every one-and-a-half days since the start of the year, though this represents a decline compared to the same period last year.

The shooting highlights the persistent security concerns facing Arab citizens and the challenges authorities face in combating organised crime and feuds within these communities.

Sources: Times of Israel, Ynet