Israeli-Arab Woman Shot in Honor Killing

(Kafr Kasem, Israel) A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot in the chest by a 70-ish male relative last evening. Attempts to revive her at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva were unsuccessful. Police are describing the death as a "family honor killing."

The suspected perpetrator was taken into custody and the weapon allegedly used in the murder was recovered. No names were released.

According to Kayan, an Arab women's rights group, the murder was the seventh honor killing in Israel this year. Last year, there were 13 honor killings in the Arab sector of Israel. Kayan has launched a large-scale campaign to increase public awareness of the senseless murders. Unfortunately, like the constant barrage of Palestinian rockets into Israel, the elite media cannot be bothered to address honor killings as a significant and persistent societal problem.