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Knife Attack in Haifa Leaves One Dead and Four Injured

Israeli police label the incident a terrorist attack, marking the first deadly attack since the January ceasefire with Hamas.

  • A knife attack occurred Monday morning at the Hamifratz bus and train station in Haifa, northern Israel, resulting in one death and four injuries.
  • The assailant, identified as a Druze Israeli resident of Shfaram, was killed at the scene by authorities.
  • Victims include a 70-year-old man who succumbed to his injuries, three individuals in critical condition, and one with moderate injuries.
  • Israeli police have classified the attack as a terrorist act likely connected to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • The attack comes as negotiations to extend the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas face significant challenges.
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