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Two Killed, Two Injured in Palestinian Stabbing Attack in Holon Near Tel Aviv; Attacker Shot Dead

Aug 4, 2024, 06:36 AM

A Palestinian attacker carried out a stabbing spree in Holon, near Tel Aviv, on Sunday morning, resulting in the deaths of two Israeli civilians and injuring two others. The attack occurred at multiple locations within the city, including Holon Park and Moshe Dayan Street. The victims included Rina Daniv, a 66-year-old woman, and a man in his 70s named Shimon. The attacker, identified as Amar Odeh, a 34-year-old Palestinian from Salfit in the West Bank, was shot dead by Israeli police. The incident has left the community in shock as emergency services responded swiftly to the three scenes.