Mass shooting in Israel's Tel Aviv in suspected terror attack
What's the story
Two terrorists who opened fire near a tram stop in Tel Aviv's Jaffa area were eliminated by security forces, reports said on Tuesday night. The mass shooting took place in the evening near a light rail station in Israel's commercial hub. Israeli authorities are treating the incident as a suspected terror attack. The gunmen reportedly disembarked at the station and began shooting at civilians, resulting in multiple casualties.
Casualties reported
Eight people killed
According to local media reports, eight people were killed in the shooting. Three others remain in serious condition, with additional victims wounded in the attack. The Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's emergency medical response group, issued a statement confirming multiple injuries and declared a "mass casualty event," indicating the severity of the attack and the need for widespread medical assistance.
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Investigation underway
Emergency response
The MDA ambulance service said it got the first report of gunfire at 7:01pm local time. Medics and paramedics were quickly sent to the scene, where they gave urgent medical care to the injured. Many of the victims were unconscious and had different levels of injuries. The critical cases were prioritized for immediate transport to nearby hospitals. Tel Aviv is on high alert after the attack.
IDF statement
Iran launches missile attack on Israel
Separately, Iran launched a ballistic missile strike on Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and an Iranian commander in Lebanon. The attack followed Israel's recent deployment of ground forces into southern Lebanon, intensifying its offensive against Hezbollah. "In response to the martyrdom of Martyr Haniyeh, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Martyr Nilforoushan, we have targeted the heart of the occupied territories," said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after missiles appeared over Israel.