Stabbing attack in Israel

A stabbing attack in Holon, near Tel Aviv, resulted in the deaths of two elderly victims, a 70-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man, while two others were injured. The attacker, a Palestinian from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, was shot by police and later died in the hospital. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions in the region, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war leading to significant casualties on both sides—over 40,000 Palestinians have reportedly died since October 7, 2023. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 12 people, including four displaced individuals sheltering in a hospital compound. The violence has raised fears of a broader regional conflict following recent attacks on senior militants in Lebanon and Iran. Israeli authorities continue to investigate the incident and have increased security measures in response to the escalating violence.