Police report the following information as a result of the preliminary investigation into the Tuesday morning 27 Iyar stabbing attack on Herzl Street in Netanya in which an officer was wounded. Following the attack, police told the media the motive for the attack was uncertain, but now, it appears the attack was an act of Islamic terrorism.

The attacker is described to be a 45-year-old Tulkarem resident, which is under the control of the PA (Palestinian Authority). The attacker, who was moderately wounded by gunfire, stabbed a border policeman in his neck. The wounded soldier responded by neutralizing his attacker. He shouted “Ala Akbar” prior to stabbing the policeman.

A woman was injured by glass fragments. She was transported to a hospital as well.

Upon arrival at Laniado Hospital, he policeman’s condition was reported to be more serious that first believed.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)