Israel: Shooting, vehicle-ramming attack kills one person and wounds seven others in Tel Aviv late April 7 /update 1

Event

An armed assailant driving near Charles Clore Park in Tel Aviv shot and killed one person before attempting to ram pedestrians with his vehicle, wounding at least seven others late April 7. All the victims appear to be tourists. The perpetrator of the attack has been neutralized. The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the Israeli government and Palestinian militants and a few hours after a shooting attack near Hamra in the West Bank killed two Israelis and wounded another person April 7.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has mobilized Border Police and reservists from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to provide additional security following the attack. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the scene of the incident over the coming hours. Further similar attacks are possible amid prevailing heightened tensions.

Advice

Avoid the scene of the incident due to likely increased security and localized traffic disruptions. Heed the instructions of security personnel.