ByTZVI JASPER
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The Israeli police arrested three suspects accused of murders in the Arab community, the police announced on Sunday.

Two of the suspects were arrested due to their involvement in a case from Friday, in which a man in his 50s was shot in Tel Aviv.

The incident also resulted in injuries to the man's son, police reported at the time.

According to the police, the victims were at a local street kiosk when the unknown assailant opened fire, critically wounding the man and moderately injuring his son.

Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026.
Israeli Border Police officers patrol outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City during the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, February 18, 2026. (credit: CHAIM GOLDBERG/FLASH90)

The victim died at the hospital from gunshot wounds. His son was taken for medical treatment due to leg wounds.

Lod resident suspected of murder

The third suspect, an 18-year-old from Lod, is accused of a murder that took place on February 12, when a Lod resident in his 60s was also shot to death.

Police arrested the third suspect following an investigation, during which they also found the weapon used to conduct the shooting, as well as other incriminating evidence.

Jerusalem Post Staff contributed to this report.