Israeli Father and Son Murdered in Terror Attack at Huwara Car Wash

According to a preliminary investigation, a terrorist shot Shay Silas Nigrekar, 60, and his 28-year-old son, Aviad at close range before fleeing the scene in a vehicle.

By Pesach Benson, TPS and United with Israel Staff

Two Israelis on Saturday afternoon were shot and murdered at a car wash in the Arab village of Huwara in Samaria.

Responding Magen David Adom medics declared them dead at the scene. According to a preliminary investigation, the terrorist shot them at close range with a handgun and fled the scene in a vehicle.

The two victims were identified as Ashdod residents Shay Silas Nigrekar, 60, and his 28-year-old son, Aviad.

The IDF has launched a manhunt for the killer and possible accomplices.

“Silas Shay and his son, Aviad, in their lives and in their deaths, were inseparable,” said Ashdod Mayor Yehiel Lasri. “All of Ashdod will mourn their murder during Shabbat in the severe shooting attack in which their lives were taken in such a cruel and criminal manner.”

According to the preliminary investigation, the Negrikars had spent several hours in Huwara, apparently running errands.

The IDF is also investigating the possibility that the murderer was tipped off to the presence of Israelis by a worker at the car wash.

Responding to the deaths, President Isaac Herzog said, “A sad Saturday that ends with great pain for two murdered, a father and son, in a serious attack in Huwara. Rest assured that the IDF and security forces will resolutely capture the abominable murderer. We must not let terrorism defeat us.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also responded to the attack, saying, “I send my condolences to the family of the two people who were murdered, a father and son, whose lives were cut short in such a brutal and abhorrent manner, over Shabbat.”

“The security forces are redoubling their efforts to apprehend the murderer and settle accounts with him, just as we have done with all murderers until now.”