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Two Arrested After Violent Brawl in Ofakim
Two people were arrested after a large stone-throwing brawl involving reckless driving and an electric chainsaw broke out near a construction site in Ofakim, police said.
Footage from scene
Police said Sunday evening that two individuals were taken into custody after a large fight erupted near a construction site in the southern city of Ofakim.
Footage recorded by a nearby resident captured chaotic scenes, with vehicles speeding dangerously around a traffic circle as people involved in the clash hurled stones at each other. In one video, a man can be seen holding what appears to be an electric chainsaw during the confrontation. Authorities said no injuries were reported
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In the video, the woman filming from her home can be heard reacting as the clash unfolded below. “Oh my God, they started an intifada here,” she said. “What a mess, oh my God,” she added as a pickup truck was seen speeding through the traffic circle. “Look at that, look at the stones they’re throwing at each other. Oh my God, they came with an electric chainsaw.”
Police said an investigation was opened after the incident, which occurred earlier in the day. Officers who arrived at the scene detained six suspects for questioning on suspicion of involvement.
According to police, the investigation determined that the altercation stemmed from a dispute between families from the nearby town of Arara. At the conclusion of questioning, two suspects were arrested. Authorities said they intend to bring the suspects before the Beersheba Magistrate’s Court on Monday and request an extension of their detention.
Editor’s Note:
This article is based on official police statements and eyewitness footage recorded by a local resident. The investigation remains ongoing, and the suspects are scheduled to be brought before the Beersheba Magistrate’s Court for a detention hearing.
