Tragic Terror Attack in Northern Israel: Elderly Man Killed, Attacker Neutralized

A 75-year-old man was killed in a terror attack at Tishbi Junction near Yokne'am Ilit, northern Israel. The attacker used a vehicle to run over civilians and then opened fire before being neutralized. The incident left another victim injured, with security forces investigating the attacker's affiliations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 24-03-2025 18:08 IST | Created: 24-03-2025 18:08 IST
Tragic Terror Attack in Northern Israel: Elderly Man Killed, Attacker Neutralized
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In northern Israel, at the Tishbi Junction near Yokne'am Ilit, a horrific terror attack claimed the life of a 75-year-old man on Monday. The attacker drove a vehicle into a group of civilians at a bus stop before opening fire. Security forces swiftly neutralized the assailant.

Magen David Adom medic Moshiko Amsalem described the scene as serious, with immediate medical attention required for two individuals: a critically injured 75-year-old man and a 20-year-old suffering moderate injuries. Despite efforts, the elderly man succumbed to his injuries. The younger victim was hospitalized in Haifa.

Eyewitness footage revealed the terrorist brandishing a rifle before being halted by Border Police. Authorities are probing whether the individual acted independently or in concert with a group. The attack comes amid heightened concerns during Ramadan, with no organization yet claiming responsibility.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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