TEL AVIV: An Israeli was killed and five others were injured on Tuesday in a shooting attack near Ashdod in the 1948 territories.

According to Israeli media, initial reports indicate that an Israeli was killed as a result of his critical injuries, and five others were injured in a shooting attack at two locations south of Ashdod.

While the gunman was shot, the nature of his injuries remain unknown.

Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA