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Terrorist kills one, wounds several in Beersheba central bus station – Israeli News

Terrorist kills one, wounds several in Beersheba central bus station – Israeli News

One was killed and at least nine injured in a terrorist attack after gunfire was heard at the central Beersheba bus station in southern Israel on Sunday, police said, classifying the incident as a terrorist attack.

Magen David Adom (MDA) said its paramedics at the scene provided medical treatment to nine people who sustained injuries of varying degrees of severity, with reports suggesting there are more.

The critically injured young woman succumbed to her injuries in hospital.

In addition, MDA said that two people in serious condition, four people in moderate condition and two people with minor injuries were being transferred to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.

United Hatzalah treats wounded people at the site of a terrorist attack in Beersheba, October 6, 2024. (Source: UNITED HATZALAH‏)

According to Israeli media reports, the terrorist was Ahmad Said Suliman al-Ukabi, a 29-year-old Israeli citizen of Bedouin background.

“We provided initial treatment at the scene for a young woman who was seriously injured and was later taken to the hospital,” United Hatzalah updated. “We treated another woman who was in critical condition and four people who sustained moderate and minor to moderate injuries. In addition, we assisted several people at the scene who were suffering from emotional shock due to the nature of the incident.”

According to MDA, the attacker was eliminated.

The police added that large emergency forces were on site.

This is a developing story.



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