Israel Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Shooting That Killed 1 and Wounded 5
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Updated · CNN · Jun 7
Israel Police Arrest 2nd Suspect in Shooting That Killed 1 and Wounded 5
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Jun 7
Summary
A second suspect was arrested Sunday in the Kochav Yair shooting after police said he tried to stab detectives with a glass bottle during the arrest.
The attack at a gas station on central Israel's Green Line killed reservist Master Sergeant Haim Kalomiti, 55, and wounded five people across at least three scenes, including two seriously.
Police had earlier located a vehicle tied to the shooting and "neutralized" the first suspect, whom an Israeli security source identified as a Palestinian citizen of Israel from nearby Tayibe.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment and praised police for killing the gunman and capturing his alleged accomplice, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a tougher crackdown on illegal weapons among Arab citizens.
Hamas praised the attack, saying it was retaliation for Israel's war in Gaza and actions in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
A day after the attack, Israel passed a death penalty law. Is this justice or a catalyst for more violence?
As international courts investigate war crimes and settler violence soars, can any ceasefire truly hold?
Internal Terror in Israel: The June 7, 2026 Attack by Israeli Citizens and Its National Impact
Overview
On June 7, 2026, a terror attack in central Israel was swiftly contained by police, who neutralized the gunman and launched extensive searches for other suspects. The revelation that the attackers were Israeli citizens, not external infiltrators, shocked local officials and introduced new security concerns. This incident intensified political debate, with leaders calling for a crackdown on illegal weapons in Arab communities and questioning loyalty within Israel’s Arab sector. The attack heightened tensions, brought Jewish-Arab relations to the forefront, and underscored the need for improved security measures and careful integration of all citizens into national safety efforts.