Several dead in an attack in Elad, in Israel

In the past few weeks, deadly attacks have been perpetrated in Israel and violent clashes have opposed Israeli Palestinians and police.

Le Monde with AP, AFP and Reuters

At least three people were killed, Thursday, May 5, during an attack in Elad, a city located about twenty kilometers from Tel Aviv, in the east, when the country celebrates the 74 E Anniversary of the creation of the State, coinciding with the end of Muslim celebrations of Eid-el-Fitr. Four people were also injured, two of whom are in critical condition, according to Israeli relief services Magen David Adom.

According to Israeli media, this is a Terrorist attack , committed by window two men . Speaking on Keshet 12, the mayor of the city asked the population to confine themselves during the operation of the security forces. 2>

revival of tension for several weeks

In the morning, clashes broke out between Israeli police and Palestinians on the esplanade of the mosques, in East Jerusalem, where the Jewish faithful have started to go, according to witnesses and the police.

Last week, Yahya Sinouar, the leader of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, threatened Israel with rocket fire in the event of “new attack” on the Al-Aqsa mosque, in which the forces of the ‘Israeli order had penetrated in April, arousing a wave of indignation among the Palestinians and in countries of the region.

In recent weeks, deadly attacks have been perpetrated in Israel and violent clashes have already opposed Israeli Palestinians and police.

/Media reports.