Eight Israeli Soldiers Injured in Central Israel Car-Ramming Attack

Eight Israeli soldiers were injured in a deliberate car-ramming attack at a bus stop near Kfar Yona in central Israel, with two suffering moderate injuries and six sustaining lighter wounds. The attacker drove into the soldiers waiting at the Beit Lid junction before fleeing on foot, leading to a large-scale manhunt involving helicopters, police, and canine units. Victims were transported to multiple hospitals, including Laniado, Meir, and Hillel Yaffe, and their families were notified. Israeli authorities have labeled the incident a terrorist attack, part of a recent surge in violence linked to ongoing tensions following the Hamas attack on Israeli soil in October 2023. Witnesses described the driver as accelerating at full speed towards the bus stop, causing panic and injury. The car was recovered by police, who continue to search for the suspect.