An assailant shot dead an Israeli policeman and wounded five other people near the southern city of Ashdod on Tuesday in what police called a "terrorist" attack. 
 
The gunman was killed during the attack at the Yavne interchange along the highway connecting Ashdod to Tel Aviv, the authorities said.

"A terrorist wounded five people, including a policeman who was critically injured and then died later," a police spokesman said.

The attacker had approached the main road on foot, fatally wounding the policeman before going on a shooting rampage and wounding others.

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An Israeli paramedic at the scene "shot the terrorist and neutralised him", said Zaki Heller, a spokesman with emergency service provider Magen David Adom.

"I was driving on the road, I saw a terrorist shooting, I jumped out of the car and neutralised him," the unidentified paramedic who shot the gunman told media during a live interview from the scene.

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir hailed the off-duty paramedic's response, saying his gun reforms had helped to save lives, in comments to the media.

The shooting comes just days after one person was killed and five wounded in&nbsp;a stabbing attack in the central town of Hadera before the assailant was shot by armed civilians.

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Palestinian militant group Hamas later praised that attack, saying it was a "heroic stabbing operation" and calling "for more painful strikes against the occupation".

Earlier this month,&nbsp;seven people were killed in a Tel Aviv shooting and stabbing claimed by Hamas.

Palestinian militants have carried out several attacks on Israelis since October 7 last year, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, sparking war in Gaza.

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An assailant shot dead an Israeli policeman and wounded five other people near the southern city of Ashdod on Tuesday in what police called a "terrorist" attack.

An assailant shot dead an Israeli policeman and wounded five other people near the southern city of Ashdod on Tuesday in what police called a "terrorist" attack. The gunman was killed during the attack at the Yavne interchange along the highway connecting Ashdod to Tel Aviv, the authorities said. "A terrorist wounded five people, including a policeman who was critically injured and then died later," a police spokesman said. The attacker had approached the main road on foot, fatally wounding the policeman before going on a shooting rampage and wounding others. Watch | Israel-Hezbollah War: New Details Emerge on Mossad's Pager and Walkie-talkie Operations An Israeli paramedic at the scene "shot the terrorist and neutralised him", said Zaki Heller, a spokesman with emergency service provider Magen David Adom. "I was driving on the road, I saw a terrorist shooting, I jumped out of the car and neutralised him," the unidentified paramedic who shot the gunman told media during a live interview from the scene. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir hailed the off-duty paramedic's response, saying his gun reforms had helped to save lives, in comments to the media. The shooting comes just days after one person was killed and five wounded in a stabbing attack in the central town of Hadera before the assailant was shot by armed civilians. Also read | Israel: Woman killed, 10 wounded in terror attack at Beersheba central bus station; attacker shot dead Palestinian militant group Hamas later praised that attack, saying it was a "heroic stabbing operation" and calling "for more painful strikes against the occupation". Earlier this month, seven people were killed in a Tel Aviv shooting and stabbing claimed by Hamas. Palestinian militants have carried out several attacks on Israelis since October 7 last year, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, sparking war in Gaza. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli policeman killed by gunman in Ashdod ‘terror attack’

Terrorist group Hamas claimed on Friday (Oct 13) that at least 13 hostages held in Gaza were killed in Israeli air strikes over the past 24 hours.

Hamas hinted that amongst the hostages killed were Israelis and foreigners.

According to Israeli authorities, Hamas has taken more than 150 people hostage, including both civilians and military personnel.

Hamas said six of the hostages were killed in strikes on two separate locations in the Northern district, while seven others died in strikes that hit three locations in the Gaza district, as reported by AFP.

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"Thirteen prisoners... including foreigners" were killed in five locations targeted by Israeli fighter jets, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement.

Since the Hamas’ Saturday assault on Israel, the Jewish country has retaliated aggressively, raining strikes on the blockaded strip and flattening buildings. More than 1,500 people have so far lost their lives in the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;

In Israel, at least 1,300 people have been killed by terrorist group Hamas.

<h2>Israel drops 6,000 bombs on Gaza</h2>

The Israeli air force on Thursday (Oct 12) said that so far they have dropped 6,000 bombs over the Hamas targets and more than 3,600 targets have been hit in the airstrikes, The Washington Post reported.

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As per some experts in warfare, the number of bombs dropped, which is 6,000 in the last six days, was a staggering number.

“Israel is dropping in less than a week what the U.S. was dropping in Afghanistan in a year, in a much smaller, much more densely populated area, where mistakes are going to be magnified,” stated Marc Garlasco, a former UN war crimes investigator in Libya and a military adviser at the Dutch organisation PAX for Peace, while speaking to The Washington Post. &nbsp;

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Terrorist group Hamas claimed on Friday (Oct 13) that at least 13 hostages held in Gaza were killed in Israeli air strikes over the past 24 hours. Hamas hinted that amongst the hostages killed were Israelis and foreigners.

Terrorist group Hamas claimed on Friday (Oct 13) that at least 13 hostages held in Gaza were killed in Israeli air strikes over the past 24 hours. Hamas hinted that amongst the hostages killed were Israelis and foreigners. According to Israeli authorities, Hamas has taken more than 150 people hostage, including both civilians and military personnel. Hamas said six of the hostages were killed in strikes on two separate locations in the Northern district, while seven others died in strikes that hit three locations in the Gaza district, as reported by AFP. Watch: Israel-Palestine war: UN says Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans moved south × "Thirteen prisoners... including foreigners" were killed in five locations targeted by Israeli fighter jets, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said in a statement. Since the Hamas’ Saturday assault on Israel, the Jewish country has retaliated aggressively, raining strikes on the blockaded strip and flattening buildings. More than 1,500 people have so far lost their lives in the Gaza Strip. In Israel, at least 1,300 people have been killed by terrorist group Hamas. Israel drops 6,000 bombs on Gaza The Israeli air force on Thursday (Oct 12) said that so far they have dropped 6,000 bombs over the Hamas targets and more than 3,600 targets have been hit in the airstrikes, The Washington Post reported. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: Israeli air force drops staggering 6,000 bombs in six days As per some experts in warfare, the number of bombs dropped, which is 6,000 in the last six days, was a staggering number. “Israel is dropping in less than a week what the U.S. was dropping in Afghanistan in a year, in a much smaller, much more densely populated area, where mistakes are going to be magnified,” stated Marc Garlasco, a former UN war crimes investigator in Libya and a military adviser at the Dutch organisation PAX for Peace, while speaking to The Washington Post. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Israeli strikes killed 13 hostages, including foreigners, in Gaza, claims Hamas

Israeli officials are facing heat over the unprecedented attacks launched by the Hamas terror group during the Jewish holiday over the weekend, as questions are being raised over the potential failure of its famed Mossad intelligence agency.

On Saturday (Oct 7) morning, Hamas began its blitzkrieg by air, land and sea spanning 22 locations outside the Gaza Strip, including towns and other communities as far as 15 miles (24 kilometres) from the Gaza border.

The attack caught the Israeli security apparatus off guard which had otherwise been largely successful in blunting any shadow war against the Jewish state.

The apparent lapse became clearer when Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that neither the Israeli Defence Force nor the Israel Security Agency — commonly known as the Shin Bet — issued any warnings that the terrorist organisation, which operates out of the Gaza Strip, was about to launch the assault.

What makes this intelligence failure even more startling is the fact that senior IDF and defence ministry officials publicly said last week that Hamas was not particularly interested in open conflict, the outlet reported.

<h2>Israelis caught off-guard </h2>

US officials said that if the Israelis knew an attack was imminent, they did not share it with Washington.

“We were not tracking this,” a senior US military official said, according to NBC.

According to BBC, Israel has the most extensive and well-funded intelligence network in the Middle East.

Their spy network includes informants and agents who have infiltrated Palestinian militant groups, as well as similar organisations throughout Lebanon and Syria.

However, this wasn’t enough.

“The entire system failed. It’s not just one component,” Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF international spokesman, told CNN.

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“It’s the entire defence architecture that evidently failed to provide the necessary defence for Israeli civilians. This is a Pearl Harbor-type of moment for Israel, where there was reality up until today, and then there will be reality after today,” he added.

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So far, at least 700 people from the Israeli side have been killed, while more than 400 have died from the Palestinian side since Israel started retaliating.

<h2>Remnants of the Yom Kippur War </h2>

Saturday’s attack brought back painful memories of the October 1973 war, which happened exactly on the same date 50 years ago, in which Israel's enemies had launched a surprise attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism.

“It cannot be understated or put in less severe terms: The IDF, the strongest military in the Middle East and one of the most respected worldwide was caught completely by surprise in the Hamas attack on Israel on Saturday,” YNetNews, a leading portal, asserted.

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Israeli officials are facing heat over the unprecedented attacks launched by the Hamas terror group during the Jewish holiday over the weekend, as questions are being raised over the potential failure of its famed Mossad intelligence agency.

Israeli officials are facing heat over the unprecedented attacks launched by the Hamas terror group during the Jewish holiday over the weekend, as questions are being raised over the potential failure of its famed Mossad intelligence agency. On Saturday (Oct 7) morning, Hamas began its blitzkrieg by air, land and sea spanning 22 locations outside the Gaza Strip, including towns and other communities as far as 15 miles (24 kilometres) from the Gaza border. The attack caught the Israeli security apparatus off guard which had otherwise been largely successful in blunting any shadow war against the Jewish state. The apparent lapse became clearer when Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that neither the Israeli Defence Force nor the Israel Security Agency — commonly known as the Shin Bet — issued any warnings that the terrorist organisation, which operates out of the Gaza Strip, was about to launch the assault. What makes this intelligence failure even more startling is the fact that senior IDF and defence ministry officials publicly said last week that Hamas was not particularly interested in open conflict, the outlet reported. Israelis caught off-guard US officials said that if the Israelis knew an attack was imminent, they did not share it with Washington. “We were not tracking this,” a senior US military official said, according to NBC. According to BBC, Israel has the most extensive and well-funded intelligence network in the Middle East. Their spy network includes informants and agents who have infiltrated Palestinian militant groups, as well as similar organisations throughout Lebanon and Syria. However, this wasn’t enough. “The entire system failed. It’s not just one component,” Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF international spokesman, told CNN. Also read | Israel's representative at UN shares video of Hamas thanking Iran for support “It’s the entire defence architecture that evidently failed to provide the necessary defence for Israeli civilians. This is a Pearl Harbor-type of moment for Israel, where there was reality up until today, and then there will be reality after today,” he added. Also read | Elon Musk promotes unvetted accounts amid spread of false war information So far, at least 700 people from the Israeli side have been killed, while more than 400 have died from the Palestinian side since Israel started retaliating. Remnants of the Yom Kippur War Saturday’s attack brought back painful memories of the October 1973 war, which happened exactly on the same date 50 years ago, in which Israel's enemies had launched a surprise attack on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. “It cannot be understated or put in less severe terms: The IDF, the strongest military in the Middle East and one of the most respected worldwide was caught completely by surprise in the Hamas attack on Israel on Saturday,” YNetNews, a leading portal, asserted. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Did Israel’s famed intelligence service Mossad fail to foresee Hamas’ unprecedented terror attack?

At least 3 people have died and several were injured in a suspected terror attack in Israel’s Elad city on Thursday when the country was celebrating its Independence Day.

According to the Times of Israel, at least one of the injured is said to be in a critical condition, and it is estimated that more than nine are hurt in the incident.

Local reports say that the attack was carried out by two men, one wielding an axe and another a gun. The assault took place in two different locations.

The attack occurred in the evening hours when many were spending their time with families outdoors to celebrate the country’s 74th anniversary.

The eyewitnesses said that the two suspects fled in a vehicle following which the police launched a manhunt to nab them.

Several checkpoints were dispatched along the city’s main roads while police searched by helicopter for a vehicle that was seen fleeing the scene.

The Elad Municipality has asked residents to shelter in a place.

According to i24 news channel, Hamas, a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist militant group, has claimed responsibility for the attack.

In a statement, the group said that it welcomes "the heroes who carried out the action that comes in the wake of Palestinian anger over the ongoing aggression of the occupation and its institutions and settlers against al-Aqsa."&nbsp;

The attack in Elad comes as tensions have been high in Israel after a wave of&nbsp;deadly attacks&nbsp;has killed close to 20 Israelis.

This is a developing story.

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At least 3 people have died and several were injured in a suspected terror attack in Israel’s Elad city on Thursday when the country was celebrating its Independence Day.

At least 3 people have died and several were injured in a suspected terror attack in Israel’s Elad city on Thursday when the country was celebrating its Independence Day. According to the Times of Israel, at least one of the injured is said to be in a critical condition, and it is estimated that more than nine are hurt in the incident. Local reports say that the attack was carried out by two men, one wielding an axe and another a gun. The assault took place in two different locations. The attack occurred in the evening hours when many were spending their time with families outdoors to celebrate the country’s 74th anniversary. The eyewitnesses said that the two suspects fled in a vehicle following which the police launched a manhunt to nab them. Several checkpoints were dispatched along the city’s main roads while police searched by helicopter for a vehicle that was seen fleeing the scene. The Elad Municipality has asked residents to shelter in a place. According to i24 news channel, Hamas, a Palestinian Sunni-Islamic fundamentalist militant group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, the group said that it welcomes "the heroes who carried out the action that comes in the wake of Palestinian anger over the ongoing aggression of the occupation and its institutions and settlers against al-Aqsa." The attack in Elad comes as tensions have been high in Israel after a wave of deadly attacks has killed close to 20 Israelis. This is a developing story. (With inputs from agencies)

Terrorist attack rocks Israel city on Independence Day, 3 killed, many hurt: Report

Four people were killed and several wounded in a knife attack outside a shopping mall in southern Israel city of Beersheba&nbsp;on Tuesday, according to local media reports.

The police are describing the incident as a suspected "terrorist attack".

"It appeared to be a single terrorist who went on a stabbing spree," police spokesman Eli Levy said on Tuesday on Channel 13 TV, TRT &nbsp;

"A civilian took the initiative and shot and killed him."

The stabber was identified as 34-year-old Mohammad Ghaleb Abu al-Qi’an, a former terror convict&nbsp;from the Bedouin town of Hura in the Negev, the Times of Israel newspaper reported.

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According to police, he first stabbed a woman to death at a nearby gas station in the southern city and then rammed his vehicle into a cyclist.&nbsp;The attacker then got out&nbsp;and stabbed several people at the BIG shopping centre.

The attacker was then shot by a bus driver and another passerby.

The cyclist and two of the stabbing victims at the mall later died of their wounds.

"One woman was pronounced dead, and four patients were conveyed to Soroka Hospital, two in critical condition, and two in moderate condition," the Magen David Adom emergency response organisation.

This is the third stabbing attack this week, according to Israeli media.

On Sunday, two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack in East Jerusalem's Ras al-Amud neighbourhood.

On Saturday, a 35-year-old man was stabbed and lightly wounded on Hebron Road near the First Station in Jerusalem.&nbsp;

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Four people were killed and several wounded in a knife attack outside a shopping mall in southern Israel city of Beersheba on Tuesday, according to local media reports.

Four people were killed and several wounded in a knife attack outside a shopping mall in southern Israel city of Beersheba on Tuesday, according to local media reports. The police are describing the incident as a suspected "terrorist attack". "It appeared to be a single terrorist who went on a stabbing spree," police spokesman Eli Levy said on Tuesday on Channel 13 TV, TRT "A civilian took the initiative and shot and killed him." The stabber was identified as 34-year-old Mohammad Ghaleb Abu al-Qi’an, a former terror convict from the Bedouin town of Hura in the Negev, the Times of Israel newspaper reported. Video shows the assailant who allegedly rammed and stabbed to death at least four people in Beersheba being shot by passersby.https://t.co/7cdCrMEXeU pic.twitter.com/gmuuQKrPrn — Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian (@manniefabian) March 22, 2022 × (Viewer discretion advised) According to police, he first stabbed a woman to death at a nearby gas station in the southern city and then rammed his vehicle into a cyclist. The attacker then got out and stabbed several people at the BIG shopping centre. The attacker was then shot by a bus driver and another passerby. The cyclist and two of the stabbing victims at the mall later died of their wounds. "One woman was pronounced dead, and four patients were conveyed to Soroka Hospital, two in critical condition, and two in moderate condition," the Magen David Adom emergency response organisation. This is the third stabbing attack this week, according to Israeli media. On Sunday, two police officers were injured in a stabbing attack in East Jerusalem's Ras al-Amud neighbourhood. On Saturday, a 35-year-old man was stabbed and lightly wounded on Hebron Road near the First Station in Jerusalem. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | 4 killed, several wounded in knife attack in Israel; ‘terrorist’ shot dead: Reports

Three gunmen were killed after they <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/jerusalem-attack-in-pictures-361#photo-22045">opened fire on Israeli police before fleeing to a nearby holy site</a>&nbsp;in Jerusalem&#39;s Old City on Friday.&nbsp;

All three attackers&nbsp;were killed by security forces, police said.

Three people were wounded in the attack, two of them critically, police added.

The attackers fled to the site known to Muslims as the Haram al-Sharif and to the Jews as the Temple Mount.

Police locked down the area and the al-Aqsa compound at the holy site was closed for Friday prayers. Gates leading to the site were sealed off.

The ancient, marble-and-stone compound houses the al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam&#39;s third-holiest site, and the 7th century Dome of the Rock. Thousands pray there every Friday.&nbsp;

No details were immediately available on the identity of the attackers.

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Three attackers opened fire on Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City before fleeing to a nearby holy site

Three gunmen were killed after they opened fire on Israeli police before fleeing to a nearby holy site in Jerusalem's Old City on Friday. All three attackers were killed by security forces, police said. Three people were wounded in the attack, two of them critically, police added. The attackers fled to the site known to Muslims as the Haram al-Sharif and to the Jews as the Temple Mount. Police locked down the area and the al-Aqsa compound at the holy site was closed for Friday prayers. Gates leading to the site were sealed off. The ancient, marble-and-stone compound houses the al-Aqsa Mosque, Islam's third-holiest site, and the 7th century Dome of the Rock. Thousands pray there every Friday. No details were immediately available on the identity of the attackers. Three assailants opened fire on Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City on July 14 before fleeing to a nearby highly sensitive holy site and being killed by security forces, police said. (AFP) × Israeli police check the scene and surround a dead body (in foreground) where assailants fired shots toward Israeli forces on the al-Aqsa mosque compound in the Jerusalem's Old City. (AFP) × Israeli security forces frisk a Palestinian youth in the Jerusalem's Old City on July 14, 2017, following an alleged attack. (AFP) ×

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