Israel: Three people stabbed to death in ‘terrorist attack’ near Tel Aviv – police hunt for suspects | World News
Three people were killed and four others injured in a stabbing attack in a town near Tel Aviv, Israeli doctors said.
Two of the injured, a 60-year-old and a 35-year-old, are in serious condition, emergency services said.
The country’s foreign ministry described the incident as a “deadly terrorist attack”.
Police said they believe the suspect was the assailant who fled in a vehicle.
Security forces have set up barricades in the area around the incident in the central town of Elad.
United Hatzalah first responders said they were treating people at the scene.
Former Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahudescribed the attack as “very serious”.
“I offer my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, pray for the peace of those injured and strengthen the solidarity of the security forces currently working at the scene against the attackers,” he said. terrorism.
The attack was carried out while the country was celebrating Independence Day.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said she was “horrified” that “another terrorist attack” had taken place in Israel.
“My thoughts are with the victims and their families. The UK stands with the people of Israel against terrorism,” she added.
Israeli security and rescue personnel work at the scene in Elad
Four people were injured in the attack
Palestinian militant group Hamas, which governs the Gaza Strip, praised the attack and linked it to violence at a holy site in Jerusalem, but did not claim responsibility for the attack.
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said: “The attack on the Al-Aqsa Mosque cannot go unpunished.
“The heroic march in Tel Aviv is a realistic translation of what the resistance has warned.”
The Al-Aqsa Mosque The complex is the third holiest site in Islam and is built on a hilltop, making it the holiest site for Jews, who call it the Temple Mount.
Earlier, on Thursday, Israeli police entered the site to clear Palestinian protesters after Jewish visits, which had been halted because of Muslim holidays, were resumed. again.
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The raids broke out as police attempted to arrest one of the protesters, which resulted in officers firing rubber bullets.
The Palestinian Red Crescent Emergency Service said two Palestinians were taken to hospital after being attacked with a baton.
In recent weeks, there has been a flurry of Arab street attacks across the country.
Palestinians and members of Israel’s Arab minority killed 15 people, including three policemen and a security guard.
Israel has responded with arrest raids in Palestinian towns and villages, which often trigger clashes.
