A car crashed into pedestrians during the attack, leaving multiple people hurt, including one who was seriously injured. At the Karkur crossroads, south of Haifa, police officers swiftly stopped the car and captured the suspect, who was neutralized on the spot. The event is being investigated by authorities for possible terrorism.
Information on the Event and Reaction
The Magen Israeli emergency personnel, David Adom, showed up on the site to tend to the wounded. According to paramedic Avi Cohen, the scene was chaotic, with injured people sprawled on the ground. “We started giving medical care right away, including dressing wounds and halting bleeding,” Cohen said.
Identification of the Suspect
The suspect is a 53-year-old Palestinian from the northern West Bank who was married to an Israeli national and resided in Israel. He has been placed under arrest by police to be questioned further.
Ceasefire-Related Tensions
The already unstable situation in the region is made worse by this occurrence, which occurs during a precarious, ongoing ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant organization Hamas.
