Israeli police and army forces hunt for a gunman after a shooting terror attack on Dizengoff street on April 7, 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images) Jewish groups have condemned the latest terror attack in Israel, which took place in Tel Aviv on the evening of April 7. Two Israelis are dead and eight others are wounded.
The attack occurred on Dizengoff Street in the heart of Tel Aviv’s nightlife. There were reportedly two shooters; some unconfirmed reports have stated that one of the shooters has been killed. The other is still believed to be at large. Authorities are encouraging those in Tel Aviv to stay home for the time being. Of those wounded, four are in serious condition.
Witnesses to the shootings told Israeli media that they saw “fallen tables and broken glass” as hordes of people were fleeing the area, per The Times of Israel live blog. Palestinians are reportedly handing out sweets in downtown Ramallah in response to the terror attack and Hamas praised the terror attack.
Palestinians are handing out sweets in downtown Ramallah in celebration of tonight's terror attack in central Tel Aviv in which at least two people were killed and more than a dozen were wounded. pic.twitter.com/dfqEdQ4ZGE
— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) April 7, 2022
Hamas has issued a statement praising tonight's terrorist attack as a "heroic operation" that resulted in the death and injuries of civilians. #Gaza #Israel pic.twitter.com/uvxc3ZTWbj
— Joe Truzman (@JoeTruzman) April 7, 2022
Jewish groups issued statements denouncing the attack.
“We are horrified by reports from the unfolding #terrorist attack in the heart of Tel Aviv, including reports of significant injuries,” the Anti-Defamation League tweeted. “This spate of deadly #hate targeting Israelis going about their daily lives is intolerable.”
We are horrified by reports from the unfolding #terrorist attack in the heart of Tel Aviv, including reports of significant injuries. This spate of deadly #hate targeting Israelis going about their daily lives is intolerable.
— ADL (@ADL) April 7, 2022
The American Jewish Committee similarly tweeted, “We are horrified by reports of a terrorist attack in central Tel Aviv. At least two people have been killed and multiple others injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel at this time.” In a subsequent tweet, they urged “Congress to condemn this vile hatred and express support for the Jewish state.”
We are horrified by reports of a terrorist attack in central Tel Aviv. At least two people have been killed and multiple others injured.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Israel at this time.
We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops.
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) April 7, 2022
🚨 Israel is once again under attack. 🚨
At least two people have been murdered and multiple others injured in today's terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.
The time to act is now.
Urge Congress to condemn this vile hatred and express support for the Jewish state.
— American Jewish Committee (@AJCGlobal) April 7, 2022
Rabbi Abraham Cooper, Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action Agenda at the Simon Wiesenthal Center, said in a statement: “More innocents killed by Arab terrorist in Tel Aviv. Israel must do whatever and wherever it takes to root out terrorists. US must back its ally. During Ramadan we await response from Muslim faith leaders to butchery of Jews.”
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder also said in a statement, “Terror has struck at the heart of Israeli society for the third consecutive week, targeting people going about their evening on the bustling streets of Tel Aviv. These violent acts, which only serve those who seek to make peace unattainable, are a serious wake-up call for people around the globe. We call on Palestinian and Arab leaders to unequivocally condemn the reprehensible violence being directed at civilians.”
Diplomats also condemned the terror attack.
“Horrified to see another cowardly terror attack on innocent civilians, this time in Tel Aviv,” United States Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides tweeted. “Praying for peace, and sending condolences to the victims and their families. This has to stop!”
Horrified to see another cowardly terror attack on innocent civilians, this time in Tel Aviv. Praying for peace, and sending condolences to the victims and their families. This has to stop!
— Ambassador Tom Nides (@USAmbIsrael) April 7, 2022
Dimiter Tzantchev, the European Union’s Ambassador to Israel, tweeted: “Deeply worried about reports about another terror attack against Israeli civilians, this time in the heart of Tel Aviv. Appalling. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The EU stands with Israel.”
Deeply worried about reports about another terror attack against Israeli civilians, this time in the heart of Tel Aviv. Appalling. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. The EU stands with Israel 🇮🇱
— Dimiter Tzantchev (@DTzantchev) April 7, 2022
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