Eight Killed, Seven Injured in Suspected Terror Attack Near Jaffa Light Rail Station; Two Gunmen Neutralized

Oct 1, 2024, 04:32 PM

On October 1, 2024, a shooting attack occurred in Jaffa, a suburb of Tel Aviv, Israel. According to local media and emergency services, including Magen David Adom, the death toll has risen to at least eight, with seven others injured, some critically. The attack took place near a light rail station on Jerusalem Boulevard, with shootings reported at multiple locations. Israeli police have labeled the incident as a suspected terrorist attack. Two armed assailants, reportedly carrying an M-16 and an AK-47, opened fire on Israeli civilians before being neutralized by security forces. Emergency services responded promptly as investigations began and the area was secured.