Shooting near Arad: 14-year-old teenager seriously wounded
At the Tel-Arad junction, unknown individuals opened fire, wounding a 14-year-old teenager and a 19-year-old young man. The teenager is in serious condition, the second is moderately wounded. The victims were taken to a clinic in Arad, then evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a conflict between two families. An investigation has been launched.
On the evening of October 7, 2026, at the Tel-Arad junction near Arad, unknown individuals opened fire, resulting in two casualties. A 14-year-old teenager sustained serious gunshot wounds, and a 19-year-old young man sustained moderate wounds. Both were taken to a local clinic in Arad, from where they were evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva. Doctors classified the teenager's condition as serious and the young man's as moderate. According to preliminary data from investigators, the shooting stemmed from a conflict between two families. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Other details are not yet available.