Eight hurt, three seriously, after terrorist opened fire at Israeli bus near Ariel

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

A terrorist who opened fire at an Israeli bus near the West Bank settlement of Ariel was shot dead by security forces, according to first responders.

Initial images from the scene appear to show that the assailant was armed with an assault rifle.

Eight people were wounded in the shooting attack, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says.

According to MDA, four people were hit by gunfire, including three in serious condition and one in moderate condition.

Another four people are lightly wounded by broken glass, MDA adds.

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