Indictment filed against two Northern residents for extortion

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According to Arutz Sheva, the defendants are accused of extortion through threats, possessing and transporting a weapon, shooting in a residential area, and obstructing judicial proceedings. According to Israel Hayom, the first defendant is 29 years old from Kfar Hitim, and the second defendant is 42 years old from Beit She'an.

After the family failed to meet the payment demands, according to Arutz Sheva, shots were fired at their neighbor's house. According to Israel Hayom, the first defendant approached the second defendant, who carried out the shooting.

According to Srugim, the investigation was conducted by Northern District police officers. According to Israel Hayom, the detention of the two was extended until the end of proceedings.