Jerusalem, 5 September, 2026 (TPS-IL) — A suspect who opened fire at a police force in the Kiryat Hasharon area of Netanya was neutralized by police officers and combat troops. Large forces are operating at the scene, and District Commander Maj. Gen. Amir Cohen is on hand. No police officers have been reported injured at this time.
Footage of the incident circulated on social media appears to show the suspect carrying a rifle and a Keter plastic chair while walking around the neighborhood.
So far, police have not been able to confirm the man’s identity, but it appears that the incident was not nationalistically motivated. Police are awaiting the arrival of a bomb disposal expert at the scene.