Fatal shooting near Acre follows reported threats around major crime case (opens original article in a new tab)

A 67-year-old man was fatally shot near Acre, with police investigating as a criminal case linked to a state witness in an organized crime corruption case, amid concerns over witness protection and previous threats against the witness's family.

• A 67-year-old man was shot dead on Route 70 near Kabul Junction in the western Galilee
• Police described the shooting as a criminal-background incident with reports linking the victim to a state witness in an organized crime corruption case
• A 30-day gag order was issued on the investigation, preventing publication of details including the victim's identity
• The Abraham Initiatives highlighted concerns about protection for state witnesses and their families following the shooting