The homeowner refused to let him in and the suspect fled the scene. Northern District Police officers arrived at the scene and began investigative actions to locate him. Following focused investigative actions, the suspect was located in the village of Baqa al-Gharbiyye and arrested by Northern District Police officers in cooperation with Coastal District Police officers. The suspect, aged 19, a resident of Jabalia, was arrested alongside a 51-year-old woman, a resident of Fureidis, who was driving him. The investigation revealed that the woman drove the suspect to a mosque in Gush Halav with the intention that he would collect alms, and in return received 520 shekels from him. In a search conducted in her vehicle, approximately 1,500 shekels in cash were seized.
Israel Police: Suspect identified as Gaza resident arrested in Gush Halav
Israel Police arrested a Gaza resident posing as a refugee in Gush Halav, along with a woman who aided him.

Photo by Israel Police on October 29, 2026
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