MDA treats unconscious 70-year-old woman after reported stabbing

"Our teams are on-site, treating a woman approximately 70 years old who is in critical condition," MDA said.

By SAM HALPERN DECEMBER 27, 2024 09:52 Updated: DECEMBER 27, 2024 10:13

Magen David Adom paramedics treated an unconscious 70-year-old woman in Herzliya after the emergency medical service received an initial report indicating a woman had been stabbed, 27 December 2024 (photo credit: MDA)

Magen David Adom paramedics treated an unconscious 70-year-old woman who was in critical condition in Herzliya after the emergency medical service received an initial report that a woman had been stabbed, MDA reported on Friday morning.

MDA Paramedic Idan Shina said teams relieved the report arrived rapidly on scene to find the woman lying unconscious with stab wounds.

The paramedics stopped the bleeding, treated her with medication, and evacuated her.

The incident reportedly occurred on Herzliya's Kdoshei Hashoah Street.

"Our teams are on-site, treating a woman approximately 70 years old who is in critical condition, and they are fighting for her life," MDA spokesperson Zachi Heller said. "Aside from this injured woman, there are no other casualties. Security personnel in the area noticed the incident and neutralized the attacker. This is a single incident at one location that is currently being handled." 

Magen David Adom paramedics treated an unconscious 70-year-old woman in Herzliya after the emergency medical service received an initial report indicating a woman had been stabbed, 27 December 2024 (credit: MDA)

"A short time ago, several reports were received of a shooting and suspected stabbing at De Shalit Square in Herzliya," the Israel Police said. "Large police forces are on the scene. At this stage, it is known that one person is seriously injured. "

The police said that forces had located and arrested the suspect, and that Police Commissioner Danny Levy was on his way to the scene.

"The circumstances of the incident are being investigated," the Police added.

Searches conducted

According to Israeli public broadcaster KAN News, a Shin Bet team were also en-route to the scene of the incident. Meanwhile, exhaustive searches are being conducted in the area.  

The MDA subsequently stated that the woman was being evacuated to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

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This is a developing story.