Gabriel Cadis, a senior figure in Jaffa’s Christian community was stabbed to death on Friday evening, during festivities at the St George Church in Jaffa.
Cadis, who served as head of the Orthodox Church Association in Jaffa, was taken to Wolfson Medical Center in Holon, but succumbed to his injuries very quickly.
Jaffa residents described Cadis' death as as "an earthquake.
According to initial reports, that those participating in a carnival left St George's Church for their homes at around 18:30. Cadis, who was walking in the street, felt a sharp stab to his back, witnesses says that he told those around him that he had been stabbed. He then fell to the floor and witnesses say they saw a red blood stain on his back.
Gabriel Cadis was an important local figure, who was involved in local Jaffa politics. Those close to him say that he was not involved in any disagreements with anyone, and that he at no time feared to walk alone in Jaffa.
Israel police, including the commander of the Tel Aviv district, arrived on the scene and have opened an investigation.
Police Commander David Gaz said that the stabbing caused by a business disagreement.