The victim is a 17-year-old high school student The assailant admitted committing the attack out of jealousy over his classmate’s academic excellence

A tragic incident shook the community, as a teenage boy assaulted his high school friend with a knife inside a building under construction, reportedly driven by jealousy over his classmate’s academic achievements. The incident sparked widespread outrage and debate.

According to official investigations, a construction worker heading to his job was shocked to find the teenager’s body on the fourth floor, suffering severe neck injuries.

Investigations revealed that the victim, a 17-year-old high school student named "Mohammed Y.M.," was lured by his friend "Mahmoud E." to the building, where he was attacked with a knife before the assailant fled the scene, leaving the victim behind.

Police teams managed to apprehend the accused student, who admitted during questioning that he committed the assault out of jealousy due to his classmate’s academic success, according to official statements.

Legal authorities took the necessary measures, presenting the suspect to the public prosecution, which ordered him detained pending investigation, and also oversaw the victim’s burial.

The victim’s family collapsed during the funeral, amid shock and grief among neighbors and schoolmates, who praised his good character and kind behavior.

The incident triggered widespread reactions on social media, prompting calls to tighten oversight over teenagers and review child protection laws, especially since such unfortunate incidents are not the first of their kind.