The suspects who wounded Nazareth mayoral candidate Musaab Duchan, his brother, and another person ahead of local elections were arrested.
Police have opened an investigation into the incident. The mayoral candidate was identified as Musaab Duchan.
The police discovered the tunnel opening in an abandoned house, finding ammunition and other evidence inside.
The gang members had allegedly shot at several businesses and set a car on fire when officers received a report about the arson.
The police officers who arrived at the scene noticed three masked men preparing to get out of their vehicle and stopped them with their weapons drawn.
Over 20 people have been killed in clashes between the Bakri family and the rival Khariri clan in the last two years, according to reports.
92 Arab individuals have been killed in acts of violence and crime in Israel since the beginning of 2023.
The deaths on Friday night mark the 73rd and 74th murders in the Arab community since the start of 2023.
This marks the 41st Israeli Arab death due to crime since the start of 2023 * Previously, a member of an Israeli Arab crime ring was shot to death in Jaljulia.
One of the best parts of staying overnight in Nazareth is that you are close to a large number of tourist spots within the city, as well as historical and heritage sites throughout the region.
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