They fired at an electricity pole, threatened workers on site - and were arrested by police

A report of gunfire at an electricity pole in the town of Tel Sheva was received yesterday (Wednesday) by the Israel Police. Electric company workers who arrived to repair the fault were threatened by the suspects and told to leave. Police arrested two suspects, residents of Tel Sheva in their 20s and 30s, on suspicion of involvement in the shooting and threats. The commander of the Ayarot station, Deputy Superintendent Yahav Siman, said that damage to public infrastructure is a red line.

Yesterday (Wednesday), a report was received by the Israel Police about gunfire at an electricity pole in the town of Tel Sheva. Shortly after, electric company workers arrived at the scene to repair the fault. As they began their work, the suspects threatened them and demanded they leave the area, in order to prevent the repair. The electric company workers stopped their work and left due to the threats. The police opened an investigation, and within a few hours, officers from the Ayarot station, together with the Tel Sheva municipal policing unit, fighters from the Sa'ar unit, and Border Police fighters, arrested two suspects, residents of Tel Sheva in their 20s and 30s, on suspicion of involvement in the shooting incident and threats. The suspects were transferred for further investigation at the Ayarot station. The commander of the Ayarot station, Deputy Superintendent Yahav Siman, said: "Damage to public infrastructure and threats against public workers performing their duties are a red line." He added that the police will act swiftly and resolutely against anyone who tries to intimidate, disrupt essential services, and harm public safety. In addition, earlier this week, an indictment was filed against three residents of Ar'ara BaNegev for weapons and violence offenses in the context of a family feud, including shooting at a vehicle and at police officers.