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Two women suspected in deadly Jerusalem stabbing named; allegedly ordered hit on victim
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Two women suspected in deadly Jerusalem stabbing named; allegedly ordered hit on victim

From Times of Israel · () English

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  • Two women, Linor Sasson, 50, and Shilat Houta, 19, have been identified as suspects in the fatal stabbing of Benayahu Razi in Jerusalem.
  • Police believe Sasson may have orchestrated the attack after Houta claimed she and a third woman were assaulted by Razi and his friend.
  • The victim's mother denies the suspects' claims, stating her son had obtained restraining orders against the unnamed third woman due to alleged stalking.

Two women, identified as 50-year-old Linor Sasson and 19-year-old Shilat Houta, are suspected in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Benayahu Razi in a Jerusalem vacation rental. A judge lifted a gag order on their names Wednesday, with a third woman also under arrest.

Police reportedly believe Sasson summoned the alleged perpetrators to the Airbnb after Houta claimed Razi and his friend assaulted her and the unnamed third woman. Houta, described by a police representative as having "ordered the murder" to seek revenge, is accused of instigating the attack following the alleged apartment altercation.

She ordered the murder.

— Police representativeDescribing Shilat Houta's alleged role in the stabbing during her remand hearing.

Sasson, Houta, and the unnamed 19-year-old soldier were arrested Sunday, along with three minors suspected of carrying out the stabbing with kitchen knives. The unnamed woman claims she was in a relationship with Razi, a assertion his mother vehemently denies.

Razi's mother, Dikla, stated her son had obtained multiple restraining orders against the unnamed woman, who she claims had stalked him for years due to unrequited feelings. She recounted assisting her son in contacting police about the alleged stalking, expressing frustration that action was not taken despite prior warnings.

The writing was on the wall; we were warned.

— Dikla RaziThe victim's mother expressing her belief that the attack could have been prevented.
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