
Tel Aviv Terrorist Attacks: Four people were stabbed and injured in a terrorist attack on Tuesday (January 21) evening in Tel Aviv, Israel. This attack has increased concerns regarding security and immigration policies in the country. The attacker has been identified as Abdel Aziz Kaddi, a Moroccan citizen who holds a US permanent residence green card.
According to police, the attacker stabbed three people on Nahalat Binyamin Street and later wounded a fourth person on Gruzenberg Street. However, the police shot the attacker dead. In the initial investigation it is being considered a terrorist attack.
identity of the attacker
According to Times of Israel, attacker Abdel Aziz Kaddi came to Israel on January 18 on a tourist visa. He had an American green card, which entitled him to permanent residence in America. Immigration officials had identified him as a potential threat, but he was still allowed to enter Israel.
controversy over immigration
Interior Minister Moshe Arbel said Kaddi was stopped by immigration officials at Ben Gurion International Airport. He was interrogated by security officials, but a decision was taken to allow him to enter the country. The minister expressed regret over the decision and promised a thorough investigation into the incident.
Response of security agencies
Israel’s internal intelligence agency Shin Bet has started investigating this attack. The agency is investigating how the attacker got permission to enter the country, and what were the flaws in this decision.
Need to review security policies
This terrorist attack in Tel Aviv has highlighted the need to review Israel’s security policies and immigration procedures. The country needs to take more stringent steps to ensure its security so that such incidents can be prevented in future.
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