Ramming attack in Nir Zvi junction, several wounded

Four people were wounded in a ramming terrorist attack at the Nir Zvi junction near Ramle on Sunday.

Police noted that the terrorist was apprehended by border police officers in reserves.

Four soldiers wounded

The IDF later said that the victims were military men. An officer and an additional soldier were seriously wounded while two other soldiers sustained moderate and light wounds.

District police officer Avi Biton said at the scene that the terrorist “carried out a ramming attack against several Israelis at a bus stop. He then continued a few hundred meters, turned around, and struck at the bus stop again.” He added that the terrorist is “probably” from east Jerusalem, and that “it is our job to figure out if he was working alone,” or if he had accomplices.

Police Chief Kobi Shabtai, said that the police had been on heightened alert since Saturday when an attempted strike was carried out by Israel against Muhammad Deif, the commander of Hamas’s military wing who has been wanted by Israel for three decades.

The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment at the hospital, and their families were notified. Earlier, Magen David Adom said its paramedics provided medical care and transferred to the Shamir Medical Center three individuals who had been wounded.

“With the help of other EMTs, we provided initial treatment at the scene,” he added.

Border police commander, IDF Maj.-Gen. Itzhak Brik arrived at the scene of the attack, where he received an overview from the reserve soldiers and praised their work, police said.

“Professional work, truly worthy of praise. This neutralization was very important. We are in a very challenging time with quite a few alerts,” he said.

He added: “You did a professional and serious job; you have full backing for this activity. Congratulations to you. You have proven time and time again that the reserve system of the police and border guards is serious and high-quality, which strengthens the police.”