At least seven people were killed and eight others were injured in a stabbing and shooting attack Tuesday evening in Tel Aviv, Israel, according to Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital.
The Israeli police spokesperson’s unit suspects terror as a motive in the incident. Both of the two alleged attackers have been killed, the unit said.
Police vehicles are seen near the scene of a shooting by gunmen at a tram station on October 1, 2024 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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The two suspected terrorists started the killing spree on the city’s light rail system and continued on foot before being killed by the municipal security patrol and bystanders with personal firearms, according to police.
Large police forces are on site and conducting extensive searches for any further threats.
Israeli security and police officers inspect the scene of a shooting in Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 1, 2024.
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Armed Israeli police officers stand guard near a cordon at the scene of a shooting incident in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 1, 2024.
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The incident took place on Yerushalayim Street in Tel Aviv.
The attack took place shortly before a major missile launch from Iran into Israel. About 180 missiles was launched at several targets in Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
Most of the missiles were intercepted, but “several hits were identified and damage is being assessed,” an Israeli security official said.
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