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Hamas praises Karmiel terror attack, does not claim assailant as group member
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleGianluca Pacchiani is the Arab affairs reporter for The Times of Israel
Hamas praises this morning’s terror attack in the northern city of Karmiel, calling it a “natural response” to Israel’s operations in Gaza and the West Bank.
In a statement, the terror group describes the assailant as “one of the heroes of our people,” but does not claim responsibility for the attack.
Two men were wounded in the assault inside a shopping mall, one of whom later succumbed to his wounds. Security officials identified the stabber as Jawwad Omar Rubia, an Israeli citizen from the Arab town of Nahf. The assailant was shot dead, according to the police.
Hamas also calls for escalating operations against Israeli soldiers and civilians, saying they are the only way to “defend the rights” of Palestinians to “liberate their land.”
The Times of Israel Community.