The HaMifratz Central train and bus station in Haifa was the scene of a deadly knife attack that left one elderly man dead and four others injured. The attacker, identified as an Israeli Druze man, was neutralized by security guards on-site. Prime Minister Netanyahu expressed condolences and emphasized the fight against terrorism amidst ongoing tensions in the region.
Tragic Knife Attack at Haifa Train Station Claims One Life
Tragic Knife Attack at Haifa Train Station Claims One Life
An elderly man was killed and several others injured in a stabbing incident at a train station in Haifa, with the attacker subsequently shot by security personnel.
An elderly man has been killed and four others sustained injuries in what Israeli police are describing as a terrorist stabbing attack at the HaMifratz Central train and bus station in Haifa. The incident occurred when an attacker, identified as a Druze man from the neighboring town of Shfaram, initiated the assault shortly after arriving on a bus. He began stabbing passengers upon disembarking and continued his attack within the station until he was shot dead by security personnel.
The victim, who was approximately 70 years old, was confirmed deceased by the Magen David Adom ambulance service. Among the injured are a 15-year-old boy, and two individuals in their 30s, all reported to be in serious condition, alongside a 70-year-old woman whose injuries were described as moderate.
The Druze community, an ethnic and religious minority in Israel, is known for its generally peaceful disposition, with such violence being an unusual occurrence among its members. Witness accounts reveal the attacker’s rapid and brutal actions that left bystanders in shock.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended his sympathies to the family of the deceased, labeling the incident a shocking terrorist act and reaffirming the government’s resolve to combat those seeking to harm Israeli citizens. The attack has not been claimed by any armed groups, although Hamas characterized it as “heroic” and a rightful reaction to perceived Israeli transgressions against Palestinians.
This incident unfolds against a backdrop of escalating tensions pertaining to the ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, following a recent standstill regarding aid and provisions, drawing lines of division between the two parties involved.
