Israeli’s death sees 8 compatriots arrested

Police says fatal assault stemmed from ongoing dispute between two families

Dubai Police have revealed details of the arrest of eight Israeli nationals who are suspected of killing another Israeli national.

Within less than 24 hours, Dubai Police apprehended all eight individuals involved in a fatal assault of a 33-year-old man of the same nationality, Ghassan Shamsyeh. The fatal assault stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two families.

Dubai Police identified, located, and arrested two of the key suspects in a record time of three hours from the incident.

Clash in cafe

The eight suspects involved in the assault had arrived from a European country for tourism and shopping. They were strolling in the Business Bay area in Dubai when they encountered the victim in a cafe, leading to a confrontation that resulted in the death of Shamsyeh due to the use of a sharp tool.

Police reported that the perpetrators fled the scene. The General Department of Criminal Investigations, on receiving the report from the Command and Control Centre, mobilised specialised detective teams, who aided by state-of-the-art smart technologies at the Criminal Data Analysis Centre, identified location and arrested two of the main suspects in just three hours. Police arrested the remaining suspects and closed the case within 24 hours and referred it to the public prosecution for legal action against those involved.

Police explained that the suspects and the victim had been involved in a family dispute in their country, which had resulted in the murder of a 24-year-old man on May 6.

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commanderin-Chief of Dubai Police, reiterated the force’s commitment to preserving Dubai’s leading position in terms of safety and security. “The unwavering support of our wise leadership has enabled security agencies to tackle any situation professionally, no matter how complex. Dubai Police remain committed to ensuring the highest levels of safety and security, swiftly thwarting criminal activities, and bringing offenders to justice,” he said.

The unwavering support of our wise leadership has enabled security agencies to tackle any situation professionally, no matter how complex.”

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri | Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police