The police reported that a terrorist got off a bus, stabbed multiple civilians, and was subsequently neutralized by a security guard and a civilian.
This incident marks the first deadly attack since a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas took effect on January 19.
The stabbing took place amidst stalled negotiations regarding the next stage of the deal, following the conclusion of the first six-week phase of the ceasefire over the weekend.
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What do we know about the attack?
The stabbing occurred at the central Lev HaMifratz bus station in Haifa, a coastal city in northern Israel known for its mixed Jewish and Arab population.
A 70-year-old man was pronounced dead and four injured individuals received treatment from Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service.
The attacker was identified as a resident of Shfar’am, a city with a significant Druze minority.
Police stated that the man, who recently returned to Israel after spending several months abroad, also held German citizenship.
Edited by: Jeniffer Camino Gonzalez
