Seven people have been murdered and dozens more wounded in a terrorist attack against Israeli civilians in Tel Aviv.
The shooting attack occurred at a light rail station in Jaffa on Tuesday evening.
Islamist gunmen opened fire on the crowd of innocent civilians.
Six people were taken to Ichilov Medical Center.
At least two were in critical condition with head wounds and the others were moderately to seriously wounded.
Twelve wounded, including a child, were transferred to the Wolfson Medical Center; five were in serious condition.
According to a later report, a seventh person died from their wounds, the Ichilov Medical Center announced on Tuesday night.
Security forces initially believed the incident was criminal.
There had been a criminal shooting in the area nearly every day recently, according to Maariv.
Once they heard the shooting and shouts of “Allahu Akbar,” it became clear that the incident was a terror attack.
Authorities arrived on the scene ready for a terror incident.
Eyewitnesses described the terror and chaos.
“We were on the light rail when we suddenly heard gunfire from outside,” one witness said.
“At first, we thought it was fireworks, but then we realized it was something much worse.
“There were many gunshots.
“We dropped to the floor, and people were crying.
“I saw someone bleeding on the ground.”
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A nearby store owner added:
“I saw crowds of people running and shouting ‘terror attack.’
“I quickly closed my shutters and locked up.”
The two terrorists, Muhammad Chalaf Sahar Rajab and Hassan Muhammad Hassan Tamimi, from Hebron, were shot dead by members of a Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality security patrol unit.
They were also assisted by citizens using personal firearms, according to the police.
The head of the local patrol unit, Hanan Peretz, praised his team’s swift response.
“They identified the gunman, took cover without hesitation, and fired at him,” Peretz said in a statement.
“It seems the terrorist’s weapon malfunctioned during the shooting.”
The police and security services are continuing their investigation into the attack.
The shooting took place near the Gush Dan Light Rail’s Erlich Station.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Police Commissioner Daniel Levy arrived at the scene.
They were joined by Tel Aviv District Commander Haim Sargrof.
“This is a difficult incident,” Sargrof said.
“At around 7 p.m., we received a report that two terrorists had boarded the light rail and opened fire.
“They injured four people, then exited the train and continued shooting at civilians on the street.
“A light rail security guard, two officers from the municipal Sela Unit, and police officers shot at the terrorists and neutralized both of them.
“We know their origin and are conducting further checks with the Shin Bet [Israel Security Agency].
“They are not Israeli citizens.”
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