Israeli police announced on Monday that two suspects are suspected of using a stolen car to run over an Israeli citizen in the city of Ra'anana.
According to the Israeli Red Cross's Magen David Adom newspaper and the Times of Israel, about 18 people were injured in the ramming. report local time Monday afternoon. (Related: Tel Aviv, Israeli police seize tons of weapons and explosives before soccer match)
The victims of the attack varied in condition: “A 70-year-old woman is in critical condition, a 34-year-old man and a 16-year-old man are in serious condition with head and limb injuries, eight people are in moderate condition, and three people are in mild condition.” tweeted Majen David Adom. .
Latest information on vehicle accident on Afza Road, Raanana
MDA paramedics are treating and transporting 14 injured people. A 70-year-old woman is in critical condition, a 34-year-old man and a 16-year-old man are in serious condition with head and limb injuries, eight people are in moderate condition, and three people are in mild condition.— Magen David Adom (@Mdais) January 15, 2024
The 70-year-old man, who was seriously injured, later died. according to In the Times of Israel.
“At this time, it is believed to be a multi-stage incident in which the suspects switched between three vehicles. Both suspects, residents of Hebron who entered Israel illegally, are in police custody,” Israeli police said. Tweeted.
Medical officials reported that 13 injured people were taken to hospital.
It is currently believed to be a multi-stage incident in which the suspects changed hands in three vehicles. Both suspects, residents of Hebron who entered Israel illegally, are in police custody.
— Israel Police (@israelpolice) January 15, 2024
“This was a very serious terrorist attack,” said Police Central District Commander Abi Bitton. Said The Times of Israel. The suspects claimed to have driven two vehicles and attacked three locations in the city. Mr Bitton also said police had not ruled out the involvement of other suspects and were continuing to investigate.
National Police Chief Kobi Shabtai told the media that the two suspects were related.
The State of Israel tweeted about the incident, calling on the public to pray “for the victims and their families.”
🔴Report of a terrorist attack in the city of Raanana in central Israel.
One woman was killed and 17 people, including teenagers and children, were injured.
Please join us and pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and their families. pic.twitter.com/AeRsbR6ebB
— Israel 🇮🇱 (@Israel) January 15, 2024
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