Security forces have identified Ine of the attackers from Elad. A manhunt is being conducted across multiple regions of israel.

Belinson hospital reports that it is rushing Ine victim of the Elad attack to trauma surgery. A second victim is in the intensive care unit.

Civilians report seeing military and police dogs being employed in the hunt for the terrorists in Elad. Armed civilians who attempted to join the pursuit were asked to stay indoors or leave the area.

Minister Barlev leaves scene of attack after confrontation with MK Ben Gvir

Mordechai, an eyewitness to the attack in Elad, told Kan "The terrorists shouted Allahu Akbar and stuck an ax in the victim's head. A security guard shot them and missed. We also shouted at a nearby policeman to shoot, but he did not shoot, he was afraid."

Dimiter Tzantchev, the EU's ambassador to Israel, commented In the terrorist's killing spree in Elad: "I am horrified by reports of another brutal attack in Elad in central Israel that killed several people as Independence Day came to a close. This kind of cowardly violence will never win! Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. Wishing a speedy recovery to those injured."

Members of extremist anti-Zionist sect throw stones and bottles at police and passing vehicles.

Public Security Minister holds situation assessment at scene of Elad attack