2 Killed in Vehicle Ramming and Stabbing in Israel, Officials Say

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Adam Rasgon and Johnatan ReissDecember 26, 2025 at 05:41 PM

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On Friday, an attacker from the Israeli-occupied West Bank killed two people in northern Israel in a car ramming and stabbing attack. The incident occurred in the Galilee region, near Beit Shean, close to the border with Jordan. According to Israeli police, a preliminary investigation indicates the attack was terrorism. A male pedestrian was run over, and a young woman was stabbed nearby, resulting in their deaths. Two others sustained minor injuries. A civilian shot the attacker, who was then hospitalized with moderate injuries. The attack occurred amid heightened tensions between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank.

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