A shooting incident in Israel has left one person dead and five others injured, escalating security fears in a region already on edge. The attack occurred in the city of Bnei Brak, an Orthodox Jewish suburb of Tel Aviv, according to initial reports. The assailant, identified as a Palestinian from the West Bank, opened fire on a residential street before being shot dead by police.
The incident is the third such attack in a week, following deadly shootings in Beersheba and Hadera that claimed a total of seven lives. Security sources indicate that the attacks may be linked, although no group has claimed responsibility. The Israeli government has announced an immediate reinforcement of security forces in major cities and at checkpoints in the West Bank.
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett convened an emergency security cabinet meeting, vowing a firm response. The attacks come at a time of heightened tension during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, overlapping with the Jewish Passover holiday. International observers have expressed concern over a potential escalation of violence.
The United Nations and the United States have called for calm and restraint from all parties. The incident underscores the fragile security situation and the challenges facing the Israeli authorities in preventing lone-wolf attacks. The injured have been transported to local hospitals, with one in critical condition.
The police have launched an investigation into the attacker's background and potential affiliations.
