At least 1 dead in ‘terror attack’ in Israel’s Haifa as knifeman goes on bus station stab spree before he’s gunned down

AT least one man was killed amid reports of a terrorist stabbing spree at a bus station in the northern Israeli city of Haifa.

A 70-year-old man – believed to have been the knife attacker – was shot dead by a security guard after launching the attack at the busy transport hub.

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Members of Israeli security and emergency services deploy at the site of the attack[/caption]

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Israeli security forces secure the scene of a stabbing attack in Haifa[/caption]

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Members of Israeli security and emergency services deploy at the site of a stabbing attack at a central bus station in Haifa[/caption]

Three stab victims – a man and woman in their 30s, and a 15-year-old boy – were all critically injured in the horror while a fourth woman in her 70s suffered “moderate” wounds.

An Israel police spokesman said: “Police forces are en route to the scene.

“There are initial indications of multiple casualties, though their condition remains unclear.”

It wasn’t immediately clear who killed the attacker, who cops said was an Israeli citizen, without disclosing more details about his identity.

The latest horrific attack occurred early on Monday near a shopping centre on Histadrut Boulevard in the northern coastal city.

It comes as Israel sits on the brink of all-out war with terrorist group Hamas after phase one of the hostage deal passed – but with no further agreement following.

The 42-day first phase expired on Saturday, with US diplomats suggesting another temporary deal while terms for a second phase are thrashed out.

ut Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas refused, leaving Israel no choice but to halt vital supplies.

A statement from Netanyahu’s office said: “Israel will not allow a ceasefire without the release of our hostages.

“If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be further consequences.”

They added Israel had agreed to a US proposal for the ceasefire to continue for about six weeks for negotiations during the Muslim Ramadan and Jewish Passover periods.

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