Terror attack in Haifa, Israel leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded

A stabbing attack in Haifa, Israel, has left one person dead and four others wounded. The incident took place at a central transit hub and is being treated as a militant attack by the police. The attacker, identified as an Arab citizen of Israel who had recently returned to the country after some time abroad, was killed by a security guard and a civilian.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. He reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to fighting against those who seek to harm the country.

The victim who lost his life in the attack was a 70-year-old man who was stabbed multiple times in the back. A 15-year-old boy was also injured but is now in stable condition after undergoing surgery at a local hospital.

The Palestinian terrorist group Hamas praised the attack in Haifa, although they did not claim responsibility for it. Haifa, a city in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, is now on high alert following the incident.

The images from the scene show members of Israeli security and emergency services responding to the stabbing attack. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to uncover more details about the attacker and any possible accomplices.

In a related development, a delegation of hostages released by Hamas is reportedly traveling to Washington to meet with Trump administration officials. This meeting could shed light on the current situation in the region and potential avenues for peace talks.

The tragic incident in Haifa serves as a reminder of the ongoing security challenges faced by Israel. The country remains vigilant in defending its citizens against acts of terrorism and violence.

The information in this article was sourced from Fox News’ Yael Rotem-Kuriel and the Associated Press. Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.