In a harrowing incident on Tuesday, a shooting attack near the southern Israeli city of Ashdod resulted in the death of one individual and left another person wounded, according to Assuta hospital officials.
The assailants targeted Route 4 near the Yavne South interchange, located approximately 30 kilometers south of the bustling commercial hub of Tel Aviv. Police were swiftly dispatched to the scene to manage the situation.
\"A short time ago, two injured people from the shooting incident on Route 4 were taken to the hospital. One patient died on his way to the hospital,\" the Assuta hospital stated in a recent release.
Authorities have yet to determine the motives behind the shooting. \"The circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation, and the motive has not yet been established,\" police officials commented.
The incident adds to the ongoing concerns about security in the region, raising questions about potential threats and the measures being taken to ensure public safety.
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