Police on Tuesday arrested a Western Galilee man suspected of stabbing his sister in an attack apparently related to "family honor" issues.

The 24-year-old woman, a resident of the Muslim village Sha'ab in the Western Galilee, was found on the side of a road in critical condtion. She had deep stab wounds to her neck and body.

Police arrested her 32-year-old brother, and suspect him of stabbing her because he believe she violated "family honor" codes.

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On Tuesday afternoon, Sha'ab residents noticed the woman lying on the side of the road and immediately called police and an Magen David Adom ambulance.

Paramedic Amos Dadon, who was first on the scene, said the woman was lying on her back and blood was gushing from her neck.

The victim was taken to a hospital in Nahariya in critical condition. Hospital officials reported that the woman underwent surgery and is currently in intensive care.

Misgav police chief Ilan Harush said police are checking numerous leads, including an option that the motive to the stabbing was to preserve "family honor."

Harush said that the quick reactions of MDA and police saved the young woman's life and enabled security forces to collect evidence, which led to the brother's arrest.

Police will seek an extension of the suspect's remand on Wednesday.