At least one person was killed and nine others were injured this Sunday in a terrorist attack at the central bus station in Beersheba, southern Israel. The attacker was shot dead by the police.
The Jerusalem Post reported that the Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue group said its paramedics were providing medical treatment at the scene to nine people who had been injured with varying degrees of injuries.
The young woman who was seriously injured succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The victim was identified as Israel Border Police Corporal Shira Chaya Suslik, 19, of Beersheba, who leaves behind her parents and three siblings.
MDA said it was transferring to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba one person in moderate to serious condition, four people in moderate condition and three people who had sustained minor injuries.
“We provided initial on-site treatment to a young woman who was seriously injured and was later transported to the hospital,” United Hatzalah reported. “We treated another woman who was in critical condition and four people who suffered moderate and mild to moderate injuries. “In addition, we assisted several people at the scene who suffered emotional shock due to the nature of the incident.”
The “terrorist” has been “neutralized,” according to the authorities, who warn that they have not concluded the incident, which began around 2:27 p.m. (2:27 p.m. in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands), when a call was received in the emergency service. emergencies.
The local media reported that the terrorist is believed to be Ahmad Said Suliman al-Ukabi, a 29-year-old Israeli citizen of Bedouin origin.
The attack occurred at three points in the station: near a McDonald’s fast food restaurant, in a nearby cafeteria, and just outside the station.
The Police have reported that they have carried out a significant deployment in the area and warn that they have not concluded the incident.
“We have asked people in the area to leave until we finish the searches and ensure that the area is safe. “Anyone who sees a suspicious vehicle or person should call emergencies,” said a police spokesperson, Aryeh Doron.
“It is still too early for the investigation. “We are at the beginning of a complex incident and it is still too early to draw conclusions,” he added.
Eyewitnesses have reported people running and screaming at the scene. Others have heard gunshots and screams in the McDonald’s area.
According to local media, after the attack, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the terrorist’s deportation despite his Israeli citizenship and his family.
“I ask the prime minister to approve the law we proposed today to deport the families of terrorists. There are many Bedouins loyal to the State, but there are some who are not. “Those who are unfaithful must be dealt with firmly.”
Mansour Abbas, head of the Raam (United Arab List), condemned the attack and said: “This is not the path of Arab citizens who knew how to show moral and legal civic commitment and abhor any type of violence, and reject any attempt to drag them to participate in acts of political violence.”
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