Israeli mob boss killed in car bombing

Danielle Jones
11/21/08
In Tel Aviv, Israel this past Monday, well known mafia king Yaakov Alperon, was found dead after a car bombing that took place. There were other civilians injured in the accidents that were nearby. Officials believe this could be a start to future violence between the historically feuding ethic groups of Israeli, and Palestinian decent. Apparently, most of the mobs in this country have originated from the conflict, and problems that these ethnic groups have faced with each other in the past. Alperon was said to be a part of one of the most influential Israeli mobs in the country. He and his family are looked upon as sort of “cultural icons” to many in their city, as well as in neighboring cities. His death has sparked many fellow mob members to react, most in a negative light. These reactions could pose problems for citizens in the city who might become lost in the violence. Most have not yet considered Alperon’s killing a major issue, because organized crime has become an “every day event” in the city, and across the country. In the past, many mob families of different ethnic culture have handled their problems privately, but are not choosing to take public action, which officials believe could be the “spark” to the start of outspread violence throughout the country.
It seems crazy that out of conflict and violence between feuding ethnic groups, gangs and mobs have arisen. What seems even more appalling and very scary to me is that people of this city and of the country don’t seem to think twice of this violence right in front of them. They have obviously been so desensitized to the conflict, that they no longer pay attention to it. Oddly, it kind of reminds me to the U.S. Though, we don’t have problems this extreme yet, we do seem to be desensitized to the violence and corruption that happens right in front of our eyes. I hope that the people of Tel Aviv, of the whole country of Israel see the problems and chaos that could arise from this mob violence before it becomes too late.

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