Man Convicted of Murdering Aisha al-Rabi Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
The Lod District Court sentenced a settler who killed Palestinian Aisha al-Rabi in October 2018 to 13 years in prison. The convicted man was a minor when he committed the offense, and therefore his name is barred from publication.
Key facts
- •Court: Lod District Court
- •Sentencing date: September 9, 2026
- •Sentence: 13 years in prison
- •The offense was committed in October 2018
- •The convicted man was a minor when he committed the act
What Happened
Aisha al-Rabi, a 47-year-old resident of the village of Biddya and mother of nine, was traveling by car with her family. Near the settlement of Rehelim, the convicted man threw a stone at the car, killing her.
The Court’s Decision
On September 9, 2026, the Lod District Court sentenced the settler to 13 years in prison. The judges convicted him of causing death under circumstances constituting an act of terrorism, as well as additional offenses. The court described the act as heinous and cruel.
The Convicted Man’s Special Status
The convicted man was a minor at the time of the incident. For this reason, his name is barred from publication. The case number and specific statutory provisions are not stated in the source.
What this means for you
The sentence demonstrates that a violent act committed by a minor and recognized as an act of terrorism may lead to a lengthy prison term. At the same time, because of the convicted man’s age, his identity remains confidential and barred from publication. The source does not state whether the sentence is final or whether an appeal is planned.
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