Security forces continue to scan the surroundings of the city of Elad tonight, in and around it, in pursuit of the terrorists who carried out the attack last night (Thursday) in a city park.
Three people were killed and another were injured to varying degrees and hospitalized, two of them fighting for their lives.
The terrorists who beat the passers-by in the park with axes fled as stated.
The police estimate that these are Palestinian terrorists who may flee to the territories.
"We are currently pursuing a pursuit of two terrorists, apparently, who fled the scene," police said.
"We have special police forces in the field, GSS forces, helicopters, and other combat units.
According to estimates, the terrorists are still in the area and we are doing everything to get their hands on them. "
The scene of the attack in Elad,
Following an assessment of the situation that existed last night together with Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, the head of the Shin Bet and the head of the Armed Forces, it was decided to extend the closure in Gaza and Judea and Samaria at this stage until Sunday. To close the seam area and the passages in order to prevent a possible escape of the perpetrators to Judea and Samaria.
Dr. Eran Rotman, director of Beilinson Hospital, says the two wounded were cut in the head and face, "wounds that were most likely caused by a sharp device - so they will be treated accordingly."
Clalit Health Insurance Fund has opened a support line for psychological assistance operated with the assistance of social workers and psychologists.
The line, numbered 03-7472010, is available from these hours and will be answered continuously throughout the night.
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