Two Israelis were killed and and another wounded after a stabbing in southern Tel Aviv on Thursday afternoon.

The incident took place in the Panorama building on Ben Tzvi Boulevard.

Magen David Adom reports the call for the attack came in at 1:59PM. According to the preliminary findings, two terrorists stabbed victims on the fifth floor of the building and then ran down to the second floor, where others were attacked in a store that sells klei kodesh for shuls during mincha.

A total of three persons were wounded, one critically. While it is not confirmed many agencies report the first victim to be a chareidi male in his thirties.

MDA reports there were two other victims, both transported to Ichilov Hospital in Petach Tikvah.

A short time later Ichilov Hospital officials announced that the seriously wounded victim has died of his injuries, bringing the death toll in the attack to two.

One terrorist was wounded, apparently seriously. It does not appear he was shot but possibly as civilians tracked him to the ground and restrained him. Eyewitness state they are certain there were two terrorists. A second attacker may have succeeded in fleeing the scene. This is yet to be determined.

Israel Police Yiftach District Commander David Gaz says at present, it appears there was only one attacker but searches continue to be sure as in cases like these it takes time to make a final determination since there are so many conflicting reports from eyewitnesses.

FOLLOWING ARE EARLIER REPORTS:

14:03: Preliminary reports of a stabbing attack on board a bus on Derech Ben-Tzvi in Tel Aviv. Emergency agencies are responding.

More to follow.

14:09: There are conflicting reports but it appears there are two terrorists involved since one is in custody but a second does appear to be in the area.

Initial reports state two people have been seriously wounded and are being treated on the scene.

14:15: As is usually the case in such attacks, there are conflicting reports. According to Zaka, three persons were wounded with two in serious condition and the third DOA on the scene. The victims appear to be on the second and fourth floors of vehicular ramps of the Panorama Building in S. Tel Aviv.

14:22: It is now being confirmed that one person has been killed and two others wounded in the latest Islamic terror attack.

14:26: It appears the attack occurred during mincha in a shul in the building. The dead man is being reported to be in his 30s. authorities are checking the building and the area is sealed off as it remains unclear if a second attacker remains at large.

14:29: The situation is complicated and difficult as it still appears the attacker(s) first struck on the fifth floor of the Panorama Building and then again in a shul on the second floor during mincha. One terrorist was wounded moderately but police still fear a second attacker remains at large. The entire building is being combed and the area is sealed down as well.

Medical officials there is one victim who was pronounced dead on the scene. The wounded, whom appear to be in serious condition, have been transported to Ichilov Hospital.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)