Arrested suspect has no connection to Tel Aviv shooting

Deputy Minister Abir Kara who is in Moldova, responded to the shooting attack in Tel Aviv in which two civilians were killed."A difficult and sad night in Tel Aviv. Receives with deep sorrow a report In those killed in the terror campaign and prays for the safety of the wounded and strengthens the security forces, police, rescue forces and brave civilians currently operating in the arena," Kara wrote.

Police arrested a suspect in the shooting attack in Tel Aviv Thursday night.He is being questioned by security forces.

The Transportation Minister announced that in accordance with police instructions following the shooting attack In Dizengoff Street, the public transportation service in the center of Tel Aviv, between the port and the Carmelit terminal, was stopped.Lines arriving in Tel Aviv will end their operations at the Savidor terminal and the new central station, without entering the city center.The lines departing from the center of Tel Aviv have been completely stopped.

Israeli-born actor Nehemiah Persoff, who appeared in over 200 stage and screen roles, dies at 102.

The Magen David Adom (MDA) Spokesperson updated that MDA EMTs and paramedics treated and evacuated nine patients wounded in the attack in Tel Aviv to Ichilov, Sheba Tel Hashomer and Wolfson Hospitals.Two males approximately 30 years old were evacuated to Ichilov while undergoing resuscitation. Following further medical efforts they were pronounced dead at the hospital.Three seriously injured - a 38-year-old male, a 28 year-old-female, and a 20-year-old male were evacuated to Ichilov Hospital with gunshot wounds.Four were evacuated with mild injuries, including a 30-year-old male with gunshot wounds to Tel Hashomer, a 30-year-old male to Ichilov Hospital and two others to Wolfson Hospital with limb injuries (not gunshot wounds).MDA Blood Services provided 145 units of blood and blood components to Ichilov Hospital.

The Israel Police released a description of the terrorist who fled the scene of the attack in Tel Aviv. He was wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and a blue backpack and was armed with a gun.It is believed the terrorist is a Palestinian Arab from the northern Samaria region.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett a short time ago held a security consultation and received updates In the developments In the ground following the deadly shooting attack in Tel Aviv.During the discussion, the sequence of events in the attack that took place were presented, as well as the efforts currently being made In the ground to locate the terrorist. The continued operational activities of the Israel Police and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) for the next few hours were discussed as well.It was agreed to continue to deploy forces in large numbers to Tel Aviv.Situation assessments will take place In an Ingoing basis in line with developments.The conversation was attended by the Minister of Defense, the Minister of Public Security, the Chief of Staff, the head of the Shin Bet, the Commissioner of Police, the head of the National Security Council, the military secretary and other senior officials.