Hamas Praises Terror Attack That Injures 13 in Northern Israel
Today, a Palestinian terrorist rammed his car into a crowd at a bus stop in northern Israel, injuring 13 people, including a teenage girl who is fighting for her life. The attack took place at Karkur Junction, outside Pardes Hanna.
The terrorist, 53-year-old Jamil Zayoud from the Jenin area of the West Bank, was in Israel illegally, living with his Arab Israeli wife. After crashing into the crowd, he attempted to stab police officers with a screwdriver before being shot and killed by security forces.
Emergency responders rushed the injured to Hillel Yaffe Hospital in Hadera:
- A 17-year-old girl remains in critical condition with severe head and limb injuries.
- A 60-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are also in serious condition with head trauma.
- An 18-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries, while six others suffered light wounds.
This attack follows a recent wave of violence, including three bus explosions near Tel Aviv last week. While no casualties resulted from those blasts, Hamas openly praised both incidents and took responsibility for the bus bombings, further fuelling tensions in the region.
Israeli authorities continue to investigate and remain on high alert against further terrorist threats.
