Tonight, on September 12, 2023, a shooting incident occurred targeting a vehicle on Route 60 near the Arab town of Hawara.

The initial report came in at 20:17 to the MDA 101 emergency center in the Yarkon region. The victims, two individuals around 30 years of age, remained fully conscious and primarily suffered from shrapnel wounds. MDA EMTs and paramedics quickly arrived on the scene to provide medical assistance.

In an update provided at 1:47 PM, the MDA spokesperson noted that the injuries sustained were mild head wounds caused by glass shrapnel. The victims were being treated by MDA EMTs and paramedics in collaboration with an IDF medical unit. Following the onsite emergency care, the victims were evacuated to Beilinson Hospital for further treatment. Details surrounding the shooting are developing, and additional updates are expected to follow.