Two Killed in Stabbing Attack in Holon, Israel

A stabbing incident in Holon, Israel, resulted in the deaths of a 66-year-old woman and an approximately 80-year-old man, according to medical officials. The attacker, identified as a resident of the West Bank, was "neutralized" at the scene by police. Among the injured was a 26-year-old man who recounted being attacked while walking his dog, only realizing the extent of the violence after speaking with emergency services. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed condolences to the victims' families and commended the police for their swift action in eliminating the assailant. He emphasized that those who collaborated with the attacker would face consequences. Meanwhile, Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Minister for State Security, visited the attack site and reiterated his call for citizens to arm themselves, framing the incident as part of a broader struggle against threats both domestically and from Iran. The attack has drawn reactions from Palestinian militant groups, with the Popular Resistance Committees and Al-Qassam Brigades celebrating the act on social media. Hamas issued a statement mourning the attacker, labeling him a "martyred hero," and framing the violence as a response to what they described as ongoing Israeli occupation and aggression against Palestinians, including recent events in Gaza and the West Bank. This incident follows a similar attack last July, where a driver injured eight people in a violent rampage in Tel Aviv, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.