Killer is ‘from Wadi Ara’ in northern Israel; ID’d by his father

The Tel Aviv killer is from Wadi Ara in northern Israel, police sources say.

He was acting out of Islamist motives, having been “incited” to violence, the police add.

His father saw his face in security footage of the attack, and called police.

He is 29 years old, Channel 2 reported.

Security camera still of the suspect in January 1, 2016 Tel Aviv shooting attack
Security camera still of the suspect in January 1, 2016 Tel Aviv shooting attack

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