Israel to tighten enforcement in Arab towns after Tel Aviv shooting attack: PM
Updated: 2016-01-03 04:52
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
The suspect was identified as Nashat Milhem, a 29-year-old Arab Israeli from the Arab village of Arara in northern Israel. He was identified by his father, who spotted him at surveillance footage which surfaced on Israeli media outlets, and reported his identity to the authorities.
The suspected gunman fled the scene of the attack and security forces are still searching for him. He served time in an Israeli prison in the past for snatching a soldier's weapon and diagnosed as mentally unstable by professionals in the prison. His cousin was killed by Israeli policemen in 2006.
The suspect's father, Muhammad, expressed his deep sorrow for the incident, announcing he is a law-abiding citizen, and hoped forces would find him soon. Muhammad works in security and the weapon his son used is licensed.
Arab Israelis are Palestinians who chose to stay in Israel after the 1948 War and became Israeli citizens, constituting 20 percent of the population.
Related Stories
NSA spying on US, Israel officials to cause backfire 2015-12-31 14:06
Israel Claims Successful Test of Long-range Missile Shield 2015-12-30 16:20
Video of Palestinian baby enrages Israel 2015-12-25 08:04
Israel airstrike kills longest-serving Lebanese prisoner 2015-12-21 08:35
Israel airstrike kills longest-serving Lebanese prisoner 2015-12-21 08:35
Today's Top News
Storm Frank batters northern Britain
Over 1 million refugees fled to Europe by sea in 2015
Germany to spend 17b euros on refugees in 2016
Demand booms for high-end financial talent
Abe expresses apology for Korean victims of comfort women
North China encounters gas supply shortage
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank launched
Russia says it has proof of Turkey's support for IS
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Xi just needs to turn up for a grand welcome |
Stepping up |
Rural families still hope for male heirs |
Blue skies over Beijing ... for now |
V-Day parade for 70th WWII anniversary |
Tianjin blasts: Death, damage and bravery |