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Shooting on Route 90: 20-Year-Old Israeli Killed, Another Injured

Aug 11, 2024, 01:43 PM

A shooting attack occurred on Route 90 in the Jordan Valley, Eastern Israel, near the Mehola Junction. The attack involved terrorists opening fire from a passing vehicle on several cars, resulting in the death of an Israeli civilian and injury to another. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and security forces are actively pursuing the attackers. The incident has been confirmed by multiple sources, including the MDA emergency service, which reported one fatality. The deceased was a 20-year-old Israeli citizen.