As revenge killings claim four lives in a day, Nazareth braces for the next murder
Residents say calls for revenge have been circulating on social media among people identified with both sides of a feud between two families. 'People in the city feel that something bigger has started,' said one Nazareth resident
In the city of Nazareth, a wave of murder has claimed four lives within a single day, leaving residents gripped by fear of further revenge killings. The first victim, Nour Nafafaa, 32, and Nour Khalu, 20, were shot dead while seated in a car on Wednesday evening. Police suspect the attack was a retaliation for earlier crimes committed by the Bakri and Nafafaa crime families, who have been feuding over territory, protection money, and control.
A day later, Mustafa Badra, 27, was killed in what police believe was a revenge killing for the double murder of Nafafaa and Khalu. With Mahmoud Biatra, a 30-year-old resident, becoming the latest victim on the fourth day, the city is on edge, with calls for revenge circulating on social media. Residents fear the cycle of violence could escalate, with even those uninvolved in the conflict potentially falling victim to the chaos.
Despite the imam of Al-Salam Mosque vouching for Mahmoud Biatra's innocence, the residents' sense of helplessness grows as they await answers to the question, "Why?" Police are the key to breaking the cycle, but their ability to act decisively remains crucial for restoring peace in the city.
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