Three Defendants in the Double-Murder Case in the Golan
The Northern District Attorney’s Office filed an indictment with the Nazareth District Court against three people suspected of being members of an assassination squad. According to the prosecution, they were involved in the murders of contractor Marwan Abu Shahin and Saada Saada in the northern Golan Heights.
Key facts
- •Number of defendants: three
- •Court: Nazareth District Court
- •Publication date: August 20, 2026
- •The murder occurred in June 2026
- •Those killed: Marwan Abu Shahin, 52; Saada Saada, 56
What Happened
The double murder occurred in June 2026 in the northern Golan Heights. Contractor Marwan Abu Shahin, 52, from Buq'ata, and Saada Saada, 56, from Hurfeish, were killed.
Whom the Prosecution Is Accusing
The indictment was filed against three people whom the prosecution considers members of an assassination squad. The prosecution alleges that this squad is linked to a criminal organization operating in northern Israel.
What the Court Decided
The source reports only that the indictment was filed with the Nazareth District Court. The report did not specify any judicial decision, case numbers, specific charges, or detention measures imposed on the defendants. The filing of the indictment does not in itself mean that the defendants have been found guilty.
What this means for you
The case has moved from the investigation stage to criminal proceedings: the prosecution presented charges against three suspects to the court. The court will determine their guilt and any possible punishment; the source does not report a verdict or a final decision.
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