The number of people injured by the driver of the car who ran over several passers-by today in Jerusalem has risen to 8.
This was reported by a police officer, Ronen Ovadia.
The driver of the car was shot dead by a civilian.
This was reported by a police officer, Ronen Ovadia, according to whom it was an attack.
'' He was an isolated bomber, who had planned the attack in time '', he added.
According to media reports, the man was identified as Hatem Abu Najma, 39, father of 5 children, resident in the Palestinian district of Beit Safafa, in Jerusalem.
The security services are investigating whether he has mental problems, Kan public television said.
In an initial statement, Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu also described it as "'an attack".
This was yet another attempt to kill citizens of Israel.
This attack - added Netanyahu - reminds us that the State of Israel and the land of Israel are redeemed through suffering".
