A Florida man has been arrested after shooting two Israelis, claiming he believed they were Palestinians. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The victims, both male Israelis in their 20s, were walking home from a nearby synagogue when they were shot by the suspect, identified as 46-year-old Amir Dixon.
Dixon reportedly told police that he thought the victims were Palestinian terrorists and was acting in self-defense. However, authorities have stated that there is no evidence to support this claim and that the shooting appears to be a hate crime.
Both victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and are expected to recover. The Israeli consulate in Miami has been in contact with the victims and their families and is providing support.
Local community leaders have condemned the attack, expressing shock and sadness over the incident. They have called for a thorough investigation and for the suspect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The shooting has raised concerns about rising tensions and hate crimes targeting individuals based on their ethnicity or nationality. The incident comes at a time of heightened conflict in the Middle East, with ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine.
Dixon has been charged with attempted murder and is being held in custody without bond. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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