Israeli forces on manhunt after assailants who killed 3 in Elad terror attack

Police searching for assailant who fled the scene in a car and a second man who was seen fleeing on foot, hope to apprehend them before they reach PA controlled area on West Bank

Raanan Ben Tzur|Updated:05.05.22 | 19:58

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Israeli security forces were in pursuit of two men suspected of carrying out an alleged terror attack on Thursday, killing at least three and injuring four others in the Haredi city of Elad.
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Police set up roadblocks and was searching vehicles, in an attempt to prevent the terrorists from crossing into the West Bank areas under control of the Palestinian Authorities.
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Israeli troops on manhunt after assailants who killed three in a terror attack in Elad on Thursday 
(Photo: Shaul Golan)
Three people were killed and at least four others injured, two of them critically, when two men carrying hatchets and knives attacked passers by.
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Aftermath of a deadly terror attack in Elad on Thursday 
(Photo: Yair Sagi)
The IDF extended the closure on the West Bank, put in place during Memorial Day and Independence Day - Until Sunday.
Elad is situated on the border with the West Bank and is some three kilometers (under 2 miles) from PA controlled areas.
According to witnesses, one of the assailants fled in a car and the second was seen fleeing on foot.
The Shin Bet was also involved in the searches, but the identity of the terrorists remained unknown.
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Police commissioner arrives at the scene of a terror attack in Elad on Thursday  
(Photo: Shaul Golan )
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will hold a security consultation later on Thursday night. Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi and other military commanders following the attack.
The Hamas terror group issued a statement praising the attack. 
"The operation was the fulfilment of a promise that Al Aqsa is a red line and that the Palestinian people will continue the struggle against any aggression, by any means, regardless of the cost," the organization said.
Earlier in the week, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, in a speech in Gaza, called on Palestinians to take up arms and launch attacks against Israel in order to protect the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. 
"Our people should take a gun, a knife or a hatchet," Sinwar said. "If they want a religious war, they've crossed the lines," he said.
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Sweets given in celebration of deadly terror attack on Thursday 
  
Palestinians in Gaza handed out sweets to passers by in celebration of the deadly attack.

First published: 22:52, 05.05.22

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The closure of the West Bank

And Gaza must continue.All permits suspended and supplies through Gaza border crossings cancelled. About time residents of Gaza and the WB wake up to the fact if this is how they wish to continue year after year to bow to Hamas and Jihad Islam then there is no partner.70 percent of the population of Jordan are of palestinian origin.That is your State.

Naor| 05.06.22

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Sinwar said.....

Earlier in the week, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, in a speech in Gaza, called on Palestinians to take up arms and launch attacks against Israel in order to protect the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Sinwar has declared war on Israel and must be eliminated. What is the IDF waiting for? As for the mosque, which Sinwar says he's 'protecting,' for every Israeli killed by an Islamopath, close the mosque for 30 days. Three Israelis were murdered, close the mosque- seal it- for 90 days. When peace and calm returns, after the 90 days, reopen it. And if another Israeli is murdered, add another 30 days to the closure. If the Arabs EVER want to step inside the mosque again, the country will be peaceful. And when the mosque is sealed, absolutely no Muslims will be allowed on the site.

David| 05.06.22

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Weakness provokes attacks.

The main job of any government is to protect it's people. It has become obvious the PM and his government are either unable to do so or do not want to do so for fear of offending Arabs. Surrounded by Arab enemies Israel must maintain the strongest military and not be afraid to use it's full force when needed. It is too late for words.

DSM| 05.06.22

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