A knife-wielding assailant charged at Yamam (Border Police) officers in Lod Wednesday morning and was shot and killed at the scene, according to a security field update. Contrary to early reports, the assailant is an Israeli Arab, not an infiltrator. No additional casualties were reported.
A security incident unfolded in Lod this morning when a knife-wielding assailant ran toward Yamam (Border Police) officers. The officers opened fire, killing the attacker at the scene. The field update, posted at 10:40 Jerusalem time, clarifies that contrary to initial reports, the assailant is an Israeli Arab — not an infiltrator or illegal resident. A helicopter was scrambled, and no other injuries were reported. The motive is not yet confirmed. The Zioneer had earlier reported, at 10:37, that a terrorist was shot while charging officers in Lod; this police account provides additional clarity on the attacker's status and the absence of other casualties.
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