A 19-year-old was shot to death by unknown assailants on Tuesday at her home in the Jawarish neighborhood of Ramle, in what police estimate was an "honor killing."

According to police sources, the teen was not involved in a "forbidden" relationship, but was considered a rebel in her behavior and choice of apparel.

Around noon, police received an emergency call reporting gunshots, and at around the same time, police received intelligence information regarding a teen being murdered in her home.

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Police forces that arrived on the scene were not surprised to learn the teen's identity, as she had been threatened by her family members for a long time.

The teen was shot in her stomach, and none of her family members was present when the police arrived.

About a year ago, the victim returned to her family's home after residing in a women's shelter for an extended period of time due to a fear for her life. When she turned 18, she left the shelter and returned to her parents' home, in spite of the threats for her life, even though police had informed her of the threats. The teen insisted on staying with her parents and even signed a police statement saying she was aware of the angers.

Ramle police commander Chief Superintendent Yoram Yifrah said, "This is a terrible murder. We condemn it, and we will do everything possible to find the assailants."

Last year, eight women were murdered for what is termed "honor killings."