Jerusalem : A vehicle plowed into pedestrians at Karkur Junction, south of Haifa, in what Israeli authorities are calling a “suspected terror attack.” At least 10 people were injured, including a 17-year-old girl in critical condition.
Incident Details
Israeli police said they intercepted the vehicle and arrested the suspect at the scene. The individual has been identified as a 53-year-old Palestinian from Jenin who was in Israel unlawfully and married to an Israeli citizen.
"Preliminary findings indicate that he deliberately targeted civilians waiting at a bus stop," police stated.
Ongoing Tensions in the Region
The attack comes amid heightened tensions in the region, as the Israeli military continues its large-scale operation in the northern occupied West Bank. The offensive, known as "Iron Wall," has involved the deployment of tanks for the first time in two decades.
The operation has focused on multiple refugee camps near Jenin, Tulkarem, and Tubas. The Jenin refugee camp, home to approximately 24,000 people before the offensive, has been a long-standing focal point of Israeli military activity.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the attack was linked to the ongoing conflict, but security forces remain on high alert.
