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VIA Times of Israel:
Video shows terrorist opening fire at passersby in Tel Aviv suburb; gunman shot dead; Bennett holds security consultation as terror fears rise following 2 previous attacks
Five people were killed when a Palestinian man opened fire on passersby in Bnei Brak on Tuesday night, marking the third deadly terror attack in Israel in a week.
The gunman was killed by police following a rampage that saw him open fire on people out walking, riding bikes, or driving in their cars in the Tel Aviv suburb. The attack is expected to further ratchet up fears of a wave of violence ahead of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Four of the victims were declared dead at the scene, with a fifth added to the fatalities after being rushed to the Beilinson Medical Center, officials said.
The victims were not immediately named. Security officials identified the shooter as Diaa Hamarsheh, 27, a Palestinian from the town of Ya’bad near Jenin.
According to police, Hamarsheh arrived in the city in a vehicle, disembarked, and began opening fire with a large rifle.