One dead after Palestinian man goes on shooting rampage in central Israel: Police

A Palestinian man opened fire in several towns across central Israel on Sunday, killing one person and injuring five others, police said.

One dead after Palestinian man goes on shooting rampage in central Israel: Police

TL;DR

  • A Palestinian man killed one person and injured five in a shooting spree across central Israel on Sunday.
  • The gunman, described as being in his 20s, held Israeli citizenship.
  • Two of the injured sustained severe wounds.
  • The attack began at a gas station near the Israeli-West Bank border and spread to nearby towns.
  • An accomplice attempting to stab officers was arrested.
  • The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following a recent Israeli military action in the West Bank.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended authorities for neutralizing the gunman.