8 killed in shooting attack south of Tel Aviv

By Necva Tastan Sevinc

ISTANBUL (AA) - A series of shootings in the city of Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv, has resulted in the deaths of eight people, with several others injured, according to Israeli media reports on Tuesday.

The incident, initially reported as a possible terror attack, unfolded in central Jaffa, as reported by Israel daily Hayom.

Israeli police responded quickly to the scene, stating that multiple individuals had been injured.

According to Israeli Channel 14, ten people were wounded in the double shooting, with some reported to be in critical condition.

Emergency services confirmed that four people were critically injured, with two of them in life-threatening condition, said Israel’s public broadcaster.

Shortly afterward, it was confirmed that four victims had been killed and that the assailants had been neutralized.

Authorities are investigating the incident, and the situation remains under close observation.