Israel Supreme Court Green-lights Razing House of Esther Horgan, a'h, H'yd, Murder Suspect

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 02/03/21 | News Source: i24

Minority opinion warns against destroying second floor, where suspect's wife and kids live

Israel's High Court of Justice gave a green light on Wednesday for Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to demolish the house of the suspect behind the murder of Esther Horgan, a 52-year-old settler woman.

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A panel of three justices struck down an appeal from the suspect's family after the IDF issued a partial demolition order for the structure.

The court ruled there was more than enough evidence to approve the move as the suspect, Muhammad Kabha, had admitted killing her, revealing a strong nationalist motive in his testimony during interrogation.

His involvement was also confirmed by further solid and unbiased evidence collected during the probe, the ruling added. Read more at i24