Israeli security services are widening the manhunt they launched in central Tel Aviv Thursday night, which initially sent more than 1,000 officers to search street by street, house by house, to find the perpetrator of an attack that killed at least two people and injured several others. After a late-night situational assessment, it was decided to set up 100 checkpoints and send additional forces to the Greater Tel Aviv area.
The attack began when the gunman opened fire at a crowded bar on Dizengoff Street. Reports say he continued shooting in several locations.
Ten people were brought to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center with wounds of varying severity. At least four of them were rushed into emergency operations to treat their injuries. Another four people with milder injuries were taken to Wolfson Hospital in Holon and Sheba Hospital at Tel Hashomer.
The gunman is described as wearing black pants and a black short-sleeve T-shirt with a blue backpack and carrying a pistol, remains at large. Security officials have asked the public living in the area to remain indoors.
The Islamic Jihad organization has taken responsibility for the attack, which was also praised by Hamas.