In an incident at a shopping mall in Karmiel, northern Israel, two men were wounded in what police are investigating as a terrorist stabbing attack on Wednesday. The assailant attacked individuals in the mall before being stopped by security forces.
Surveillance footage captured the attack scene. The police mentioned that the identity of the stabber is not known at the moment.
⚠️Graphic footage of a terror attack in an Israeli shopping mall.
If the world continues to turn a blind eye to Palestinian terrorism, this will soon be the norm in your malls. pic.twitter.com/k1mIdjZwUW [1]
— Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) July 3, 2024 [2]
Emergency responders from Magen David Adom attended to the victims, both young men in their twenties, who sustained critical and serious injuries. They were taken to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya for medical treatment.
The authorities, including senior police officers, are assessing the situation to gather more details about the incident and the attacker’s identity. The motive behind the attack is under investigation.
This incident highlights concerns about security in public spaces, especially given the current situation in Israel.