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Bedouin man shoots sister over Facebook pics
Police arrest 21-year-old from Rahat on suspicion he tried to murder his 18-year-old sister after she posted pictures of herself wearing revealing clothes, in company of men
Another case of "family honor" in the Bedouin sector – police arrested Sunday a 21-year-old resident of Rahat on suspicion that he tried to murder his 18-year-old sister.
According to suspicions, he shot her because she uploaded pictures of herself on Facebook, supposedly harming her family's honor.
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During his interrogation, the brother said he found out his sister posted pictures onto the social network, in which she is posing with men and wearing revealing clothes.
The suspect added that because his sister "violated the family's honor," he decided to take revenge and illegally got hold of a weapon.
According to suspicions, an argument erupted between the two siblings, after which the brother shot his sister and fled the scene.
The brother's remand was extended by five days at a Beersheba Magistrate's Court hearing. Meanwhile, police are ensuring the young woman's safety.
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