Tragic Attack in Israel: Two Lives Lost in Ramming and Stabbing Incident

Sat Dec 27 2025 16:49:54 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A violent attack in Israel leaves two dead and one wounded as authorities investigate the suspect's background and the broader implications of rising tensions in the region.

In a suspected terror attack in northern Israel, two individuals were killed and another injured as a result of a ramming and stabbing incident. Police reported that the attacker drove over a pedestrian before carrying out a stabbing nearby. The suspect, located later by civilians, has ties to the West Bank, prompting immediate military response and condemnation from officials. The attack underscores the increasing violence and tensions faced in the region recently.

In a tragic event on Friday, a suspected terror attack took place in northern Israel, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to others. Authorities have described it as a rolling terror attack that began in the eastern city of Beit Shean.

The assailant first ran over a pedestrian, Shimshon Mordechai, a 68-year-old man, before continuing on to stab 18-year-old Aviv Maor several miles away near Ein Harod. Police later reported that a civilian was able to intervene and shoot the assailant, who has been identified as a 37-year-old man from the village of Qabatiya in the occupied West Bank.

The attack raises serious concerns as it follows a recent incident involving an Israeli reservist, who was fired after ramming a Palestinian man with a quad bike while he was praying, leading to discussions about the escalating violence between Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the area.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered immediate military action in the area where the suspect originated, citing the urgency of the situation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended condolences to the families of the victims, highlighting the importance of public safety amidst rising tensions in the region.

The spike in violence against Palestinians, especially following major incidents in recent times, continues to worry local and international communities, as the statistics indicate a tragic toll in both civilian and military casualties.