Arabic version: هجوم مسلح في وسط إسرائيل يترك قتيلاً واحداً وخمسة جرحى

At least one man has been killed and five wounded in a shooting attack in central Israel, according to Al Jazeera. The incident occurred near the town of Kokhav Yair, close to the occupied West Bank, and has been characterized by police as a suspected terror attack.

Israeli rescue service Magen David Adom reported that a 35-year-old man died of gunshot wounds in the attack on Sunday, while the other casualties have been transferred to two hospitals, with two individuals in serious condition. Israeli police said they killed a suspect allegedly involved in the shooting following a manhunt.

The suspected gunman was a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship from the nearby city of Tayibe, and police forces, border guard soldiers, and special units have been deployed to search for additional suspects. The weapon used by the attacker has been located.

Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Meanwhile, Hamas praised the attack as a ‘heroic’ operation but did not claim responsibility. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is conducting a situational assessment regarding the incident.