An MDA ambulance in Daliyat el Carmel: Yaron Karmi.
A conflict that escalated into an attack
On 15 November 2024, a family dispute in the Druze settlement of Daliyat el Carmel in the Haifa District of Israel ended in a brutal attack. Three men attacked their 36-year-old relative with knives over a plot of land that was the subject of a dispute. The victim was rushed to hospital in moderate condition. This was reported by Time Ukraine Israel, citing Vesty.
Stabbing in Daliyat el-Karmel. Photo: police
Background to the tragedy
According to the police, the conflict began after the victim blocked the passage to the disputed plot of land. The quarrel quickly escalated into physical violence. The three attackers acted in a coordinated manner, using knives, which almost resulted in a fatality.
Investigation and litigation
The police quickly identified the suspects and collected all the necessary evidence. On 9 December 2024, an indictment against the attackers will be filed in the Haifa Magistrate’s Court. Law enforcement officers also filed a motion to keep the suspects in custody until a court sentence is passed, as they are considered a danger to society.
Consequences of the conflict
This incident highlights the importance of legal resolution of inheritance disputes and family conflicts, as such situations can have tragic consequences. In this case, the inheritance, which usually symbolises family values, was the cause of bloodshed.
The high-profile case has caused outrage in the Druze community, which calls for a peaceful resolution of internal disputes.
