Israel: Police confirm assailant 'neutralized' after shooting incident wounds one person on Montefiore Street in Tel Aviv Aug. 5 /update 1

Event

Police have confirmed that the assailant connected with a shooting that occurred on Montefiore Street in Tel Aviv on Aug. 5 has been "neutralized." The shooting incident, which authorities have called a suspected terror attack, reportedly wounded a municipal security guard near the intersection of Montefiore Street and Nahalat Binyamin Street; another officer subsequently shot and wounded the gunman. Police have deployed to the incident site in large numbers and are investigating whether the shooter, a Palestinian from the Jenin area, had any accomplices.

Protest activity organized to denounce the government's judicial reform push will proceed as normal in Tel Aviv despite the shooting incident. Police have requested that protesters in Tel Aviv stay alert following the shooting.

Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the incident site until authorities vacate the scene. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.