Three people were killed and at least four injured in an attack on passers-by in the Israeli town of Elad.

Two men attacked passers-by in the park of the Israeli city of Elad during the celebration of Israel's Independence Day, according to The Times of Israel, citing doctors.

Three people were killed and up to seven people were injured. The Jerusalem Post and Haaretz write about four victims, two of them were seriously injured.

According to eyewitnesses, one of the attackers was armed with a firearm, the other with an ax or a large knife. They operated in different parts of the park and fled after the attack. They are wanted.

According to The Times of Israel, the Palestinian group Hamas welcomed the attack, calling it a response to a May 5 visit by Jews to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a sacred site for Muslims and Jews.

• Since the end of March, at least 16 Israelis have been victims of terrorist attacks. The Israeli army responded to the increase in attacks with raids that killed 26 Palestinians.
• In May last year, clashes on the Temple Mount led to yet another escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. It lasted about two weeks, then the parties announced a truce.