Dozens injured in ramming attack near Tel Aviv

At least 24 people were injured on Sunday when a truck crashed into a bus stop in Ramat Hasharon in central Israel.

Police said the suspect was “shot and neutralized” at the scene, although they did not specify whether the incident was considered an attack.

The driver also hit a bus that had stopped to drop off passengers, police said in a statement.

Magen David Adom emergency services said at least 16 people were transported to nearby hospitals.

Israel has faced sporadic attacks since the Gaza war began in October 2023, following an October 7 attack by Hamas in southern Israel that killed around 1,200 people.

Celebrations are planned for Sunday to commemorate the anniversary of the attack on October 7, according to the Hebrew calendar.

On Sunday, far-right Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir arrived at the scene.

In a video shared on social media, he can be seen hugging a man who called for the “deportation” of the suspect’s family.