Israel: Heightened security likely following vehicle-ramming incident Haifa Jan. 29

Heightened security is likely over the coming hours in the Bat Galim area of Haifa, Israel, after a suspected vehicle-ramming attack targeted a soldier Jan. 29. Following the ramming, the assailant attempted to stab the victim, who appeared to be an Israeli soldier. The victim was severely wounded, and the assailant was shot by the authorities.

Israeli authorities opened an investigation into the attack. A heightened security presence and localized transport disruptions are likely around the scene of the incidents over the coming hours. Additional attacks are possible amid prevailing heightened tensions.