An Israeli police officer was shot dead and four other bystanders injured on Tuesday when terrorists launched an attack near Ashdod in southern Israel, local media reported.
A police officer who was seriously injured in the attack succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital, medical officials and police said. According to of era of israel.
Members of Israel's security and emergency services deploy around the body of an alleged terrorist at the scene of a shooting at the Yavne interchange near the southern Israeli city of Ashdod on October 15, 2024. (AHMAD GHARABLI/AFP via Getty Images)
Asta Medical Center said two people suffered minor injuries, including one person who was disfigured by a shattered car window in the shooting and a doctor who stopped his car to treat the injured and was struck by another car. Announced. . of times Report details:
Initial police investigations say the terrorist approached the road on foot, opened fire on police officers and injured four others before being shot dead by Magen David Adom, an ambulance volunteer who happened to be at the scene. .
The attacker's identity has not yet been determined and there are no records, suggesting he may have crossed illegally from the West Bank, local Channel 12 News reported.
The incident is the latest in a series of deadly attacks as Israeli Jews celebrate the holiday.
