Palestinian allegedly kills man, teen girl in Israel
by Chris Benson · UPIDec. 26 (UPI) -- Israeli police said a Palestinian man from the West Bank killed two people in a so-called "terror attack" in northern Israel on Friday.
The assailant allegedly ran over a 68‑year‑old man in Beit Shean before driving to Ein Harod, where he fatally stabbed an 18‑year‑old woman and injured a teenager.
"This was a rolling terror attack," police said.
Hebrew-language media identified the victim of the northern Israel terror attack as 19‑year‑old Aviv Maor of Kibbutz Ein Harod. The other victim's identity was not released.
A civilian shot and wounded the suspect, who was taken to a hospital.
The two victims were declared dead on scene.
Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered a military response in the attacker's hometown of Qabaitya to prevent further violence.
Meanwhile, Israel's military stated it was "preparing for an operation" in the area.
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