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Tel Aviv attacker apparently a Moroccan national with US green card who was visiting Israel

21 January 2025, 10:02 pm 38 Edit

The assailant who carried out the stabbing attack in Tel Aviv this evening is apparently an American green card holder, according to an ID found on his body.

Abdelaziz Kaddi, 29, a Moroccan, held a US permanent resident card. He entered Israel on January 18 with a tourist visa.

Security officials are still working to verify his identity.

The assailant stabbed and wounded four people, before being shot dead.

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