At least six civilians have been killed and nine wounded in a shooting in the Israeli city of Jaffa, which is near Tel Aviv, local officials told Fox News.
The incident, believed to be a terrorist attack, took place on Tuesday outside a newly built tram station on Jerusalem Street.
Authorities say at least two people who opened fire on a crowd have been “neutralized.”
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Emergency personnel provide aid to several shooting victims who were injured in a suspected terrorist attack in Jaffa on Tuesday. (Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL)
Shortly after the shooting, Israel faced more attacks with Iran firing approximately 100 ballistic missiles.
Many were intercepted by Israel’s missile defense system, while others hit the ground.
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Medical personnel respond to the scene of the mass shooting that killed at least eight people and injured many more in Jaffa, Israel. (Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL)
Iran had previously threatened to launch missiles at Israel.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a statement saying it was in response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
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A gunshot victim is transported away from the scene of the shooting. Rescue workers have reported several deaths as well as more victims in critical condition. (Gideon Markowicz/TPS-IL)
The Israel Defense Forces eventually sent a message to Israelis telling them it was safe to come out of their shelters.