8 killed, several injured in 'terror attack' after mass shooting takes place in Israel's Tel Aviv

Israeli police said on Tuesday there was a suspected "terror" shooting in Tel Aviv on the border with Jaffa with a number of casualties. Israel media reported at least eight people have been killed and several are seriously injured.

According to The Times of Israel, the incident took place on Jerusalem Street in the city next to a light rail train station. Police say the shooting in Jaffa is a suspected terror attack. Medics say there are several casualties in the apparent attack.

The Magen David Adom ambulance service says it is treating several people who were in the shooting attack in Jaffa, including



some who are unconscious. Initial reports in Israeli media indicate that there were at least two gunmen in the attack and that there are at least 10 wounded, including two in critical condition.

TV footage showed gunmen getting off at a light rail station and opening fire. Israel media reported at least four people were seriously injured.

Israel's MDA ambulance service said it received a report at 7.01 pm (1601 GMT) of people injured by gunfire. Medics and paramedics provided on-site medical treatment to a number of wounded people with varying degrees of injuries, including some who were unconscious, MDA said.