Police arrest suspect in Jaffa shooting, influencer's livestreamed death remains unsolved

A shooting earlier this week on Shmuel ben Adiya Street in Jaffa, which left three people injured, has led to an arrest. Police apprehended a Jaffa resident in his 30s, reportedly found hiding in central Israel, and are seeking to extend his detention.

However, the success in this case contrasts with the ongoing struggle to solve another shooting that occurred just hours later. Influencer Rajed Abd al-Hadi, 22, was shot while livestreaming on TikTok at a Jaffa hookah lounge. Thousands of viewers witnessed the attack as a masked motorcyclist approached and fired at close range before fleeing.

Despite CCTV footage and the livestream itself, police are facing challenges in identifying the shooter. Al-Hadi was hospitalized in critical condition. Investigators are working to piece together the events, determine if the shooter acted alone or as part of a group, and crucially, understand the motive behind the attack on the young woman.