Israel Says Palestinian Kills Two in Vehicle-and-Knife Attack as Suspect Is Shot

Overview

• Police say the assailant ran over a 68-year-old man in Beit Shean before stabbing a woman of about 20 in Ein Harod.
• Magen David Adom reported both victims died of their injuries and said a 16-year-old was lightly hurt after being struck by a vehicle.
• A passing civilian shot the suspect in Afula, and the wounded attacker was taken to a hospital.
• The Israel Defense Forces said the attacker had infiltrated Israeli territory from the West Bank several days earlier.
• Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the army to act with force in Qabatiya, the suspect’s hometown, to prevent further attacks.