Two dead, multiple wounded in Tel Aviv attack
JERUSALEM (AA) – At least two people were killed in an attack on Thursday in the Israeli capital Tel Aviv, the country’s army radio announced.
At least eight others were injured, according to multiple reports.
One of the wounded is in critical condition and was rushed to a hospital, initial reports suggested.
Israeli authorities launched a large-scale manhunt to find the shooter and urged residents to stay indoors and away from the attack scene.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a security consultation with Israeli security authorities, his office said on Twitter.
“The chain of events regarding this evening’s terrorist attack in Tel Aviv was presented, as were the ongoing efforts on the ground to apprehend the terrorist.
“Situation assessments will be held on an ongoing basis as per developments,” said the prime minister’s office.
Prior to this incident, a total of 11 Israelis, including three police officers, were killed in three separate attacks on March 22-29, with two cases linked to ISIS.
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