One killed and five injured in shooting attack in central Israel

On June 7, 2026, a shooting attack occurred in the central Israeli settlements of Kochav Yair, Tzur Yitzhak, and Tzur Natan, near the West Bank border. According to the Magen David Adom emergency service, one man was killed and five others were wounded, with reports varying on the victim's age, citing either 30 or 55 years old. The Israel Defense Forces identified the deceased as 55-year-old Chaim Kalomiti, a reserve sergeant responsible for local security. Israeli police engaged the attacker, an Arab-Israeli man approximately 20 years old, and killed him at the scene. Authorities subsequently apprehended an alleged accomplice who reportedly attempted to attack officers with a glass bottle during the arrest. While some sources initially reported police were searching for a second suspect, official statements confirmed the shooter's neutralization and the arrest of his accomplice. The injured victims are currently receiving medical treatment, with reports noting at least one person in serious or critical condition.