Police said the shootings were likely criminally motivated. According to a Haaretz tally, the latest killings bring the number of people murdered in Israel since the start of the year to 235, including 194 Arabs
Ma'aleh Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah said the demolitions followed a demand by the municipality, adding, 'At a meeting we held with [the Civil Administration chief], we agreed on addressing these structures – and there are results on the ground'