Woman Shot in Taibeh Amid Surge of Deadly Violence in Arab Communities - 5 Killed Nationwide

A 24-year-old woman was shot Thursday evening in the city of Taibeh and moderately injured, in an incident that comes amid an unusually deadly wave of violence across Arab communities.

Security camera footage from the scene shows the woman beginning to exit her car in a parking lot in the city center when a masked motorcyclist suddenly approached. The rider opened fire at the vehicle and quickly fled. The wounded driver is seen getting out of the car and running into a nearby store to seek cover.

Paramedics from Magen David Adom’s Yarkon region provided initial treatment at the scene and evacuated her to Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba. According to medical officials, she sustained penetrating injuries to her lower body. Her condition is described as stable.

Police have launched an investigation. As of Thursday night, no arrests had been reported.

Five Murders in One Day

The shooting in Taibeh occurred against the backdrop of an exceptionally violent 24-hour period in which five men were killed in separate incidents across the country — in Rahat, Segev Shalom, Birka, Lod and Fureidis.

Among the victims was Mukhtar Atta Abu Midiam, the son of the former mayor of Rahat.

The string of killings has intensified anxiety in Arab communities, where violence has surged in recent years. Since the beginning of 2026, 46 people in Arab society have been killed, reflecting an average of more than one homicide per day.

Public Outcry and Political Criticism

The latest wave of violence comes only days after the “Great Disruption Day,” a nationwide protest held to draw attention to rising crime rates and what organizers described as the authorities’ failure to dismantle criminal organizations.

Political criticism has also escalated. MK Gadi Eisenkot described the situation as “Russian roulette” and called on the prime minister to intervene immediately. MK Hamed Amar warned of what he termed a complete loss of governance.

Data presented at an emergency conference in Rahat underscored a deepening crisis of trust between residents and law enforcement. According to figures shared at the event, approximately 71% of residents say they are afraid to report violent incidents openly due to fear of retaliation. Community leaders have called for the establishment of an anonymous reporting system to encourage cooperation with police.

As investigations continue in Taibeh and in the other deadly incidents, community representatives are urging immediate and coordinated government action to stem the violence.