US State Department says it’s aware of reports Tel Aviv attacker had American green card

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

A State Department spokesperson tells The Times of Israel that the US is aware of reports that the assailant in last night’s Tel Aviv stabbing attack had an American green card.

“We extend our deepest condolences to the victims and to the families of all those affected,” the spokesperson adds in a statement.

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