Gunman Kills 1, Wounds 5 in 3 Israel Drive-By Attacks as Police Arrest Second Suspect
Updated
Updated · Reuters · Jun 7
Gunman Kills 1, Wounds 5 in 3 Israel Drive-By Attacks as Police Arrest Second Suspect
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 7
Summary
Three drive-by shootings near Kochav Yair on Sunday killed a 35-year-old civilian and wounded five others, two seriously, before police shot dead the suspected gunman after a brief chase.
Police said they recovered the firearm and vehicle used in the attacks near the West Bank city of Qalqilya and later arrested a second suspect after statements suggesting involvement.
The gunman was identified as a man in his 20s from Tayibe, an Israeli Arab city; Hamas praised the shootings but did not claim responsibility.
Israeli troops were deployed to one attack site and a nearby West Bank settlement, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog condemned the assault.
The attack adds to already high tensions around Israel and the occupied West Bank, with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich using it to call for a tougher line toward Israel's Arab minority.
Is this attack the start of Iran's predicted proxy war, now being fought on Israeli streets?
As settler violence surges, is Israel facing a security crisis from within, not just from external threats?
Will Israel's controversial death penalty law, designed for Palestinians, now be used against its own citizens?
June 7, 2026 Sharon Terror Attack: Immediate Response, Ongoing Investigation, and Political Repercussions
Overview
On June 7, 2026, a terror attack struck the Sharon region, but security forces quickly responded by shooting and killing the attacker, immediately ending the threat. After the incident, authorities launched a thorough investigation to uncover the full circumstances and are actively searching for possible accomplices, as the involvement of others remains a main concern. This swift and coordinated response highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and prevent further incidents, while the investigation continues to focus on understanding the attack and identifying any additional suspects.