Israel attack: manhunt launched after three killed in Elad
Israeli forces have launched a manhunt for the perpetrators of an attack that killed three people in the central city of Elad. The latest incident of violence took place as the country marked its independence day. Security personnel, backed by helicopters and drones, set up roadblocks as they searched for what police described as “one or two terrorists” who remain at large hours after the attack. Defence Minister Benny Gantz announced measures to stop the attackers from “escaping and travelling” to the West Bank. No details on the alleged assailants have been released. The Magen David Adom emergency response service, which confirmed the deaths, said four others were wounded in the incident, which came after a series of fatal attacks committed by Palestinians and Israeli Arabs in recent weeks. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said “we will get our hands on the terrorists … and ensure they pay the price”. Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said “the joy of independence day had b...