Tel Aviv, Israel – At least 12 people were injured on Thursday after a vehicle rammed into pedestrians in what police are calling a "suspected terror attack", according to the Times of Israel.

The attack occurred at the Karkur junction, south of Haifa, and the suspect was intercepted and apprehended by Israeli police.

Suspect Identified and Killed in Police Operation

The suspected attacker, identified as a 53-year-old Palestinian from Jenin, was killed by police after the incident.

• Authorities revealed that the perpetrator had been residing in Israel without a permit and was married to an Israeli citizen.
• The attack took place around 4:18 PM local time near the Pardes Hanna-Karkur intersection on Highway 65.

Details of the Attack: Stabbings and Police Confrontation

The attack was not limited to the vehicle ramming. According to Israeli media reports:

• Two police officers were stabbed at the Karkur intersection.
• The suspect ran over multiple people at a bus station before proceeding to stab others.
• The attacker then crashed into a police vehicle before being neutralized.

Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s emergency response team, confirmed that one of the injured is in serious condition, while others are receiving medical treatment at the scene.

Investigation and Security Response

• Israeli authorities are treating the incident as a potential terror attack and have heightened security measures in the region.
• The Karkur junction remains under tight security, with investigators assessing the motive behind the attack.

As tensions in the region remain high, Israeli officials are expected to review further security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.s.