Four Injured in Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack by Moroccan with U.S. Permit, Killed by Off-Duty Officer

Jan 21, 2025, 07:57 PM

A stabbing attack occurred in central Tel Aviv, injuring four people. The incident took place on Nahalat Binyamin Street, a popular area known for its nightlife. The assailant, identified as a 29-year-old Moroccan citizen with a U.S. residency permit, was shot and killed by an off-duty female police officer. This attack marks the second such incident in Tel Aviv in just a few days. Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency service, reported that two of the victims were in moderate condition, while the other two sustained light injuries. The assailant had entered Israel on a tourist visa three days prior to the attack.