Armed attacks continue in Israel. An armed attack was carried out on an entertainment venue called Elkov on Dizengoff Street in the capital Tel Aviv. In addition to many police teams, Red Star of David teams and ambulances were dispatched to the region.
While 2 people died in the attack, 9 people were injured and taken to hospital.
While the search for the attacker continued, large-scale reinforcements were sent to the city.
“DO NOT GET YOUR HEAD FROM THE WINDOW”
In a statement made by the Israeli police, it was stated that the incident was confirmed as a “terrorist attack” and that “comprehensive search efforts were initiated in the region” to find the attacker.
Police spokesman Eli Levy said in a statement, “A terrorist opened fire from a short distance and then fled on foot. Several people were injured. Do not leave your homes. Do not stick your head out of the window. Stay away from your balconies.”
Efforts to catch the attacker continue with helicopter support.
It was stated that Prime Minister Naftali Bennett was informed about the armed attack in Tel Aviv at the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Headquarters.
CALL FOR HELP
The Israeli police, in the post they published on their social media accounts, shared the photograph of the suspect person obtained from the security camera footage and said, “The police asks the public for help to find a person seen at the scene.” statement was included.
Police asked anyone who identified the person matching the person in the photo to call the Israel Police Hotline.
11 ISRAELIS DEATH IN 3 SEPARATE ATTACKS
A total of 11 Israelis lost their lives in 3 separate attacks in different cities of Israel on March 22-29.
Four Israelis were killed in a knife attack on March 22 in the city of Birusseba in the south of the country. It was stated that the attacker was a Daesh sympathizer and had previously been imprisoned for “security-related” crimes.
In the city of Hadera, on the evening of March 27, 2 policemen were killed and 3 policemen were injured as a result of the fire opened by two attackers. The terrorist organization DAESH claimed responsibility for the attack targeting the Israeli police.
Five people, including a police officer, were killed in an armed attack on the evening of March 29 in Beni Barak, east of Tel Aviv.
THE PRIME MINISTER MADE A CALL FOR ARMAMENTS
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called on civilians to take up arms after the attacks and said, “We are experiencing a bloody terror wave.” After Bennett’s words, “What is expected of you, as citizens of Israel? Being alert and responsible. Open your eyes. Who has a gun license, now is the time to carry it.” The country saw a nearly 2,500 percent increase in firearm license applications. (AA-UAV)