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Festival Massacre Survivor and Israeli Reservist Hailed for Confronting Tel Aviv Shooters
An Israeli military reservist, Lev Kreitman, who survived the Nova festival massacre, has been hailed as a hero for confronting two assailants involved in the shooting and stabbing incident in Tel Aviv on Tuesday. The attack resulted in the deaths of seven individuals and left 16 others injured.
**Attack Details:**
– **Location:** The attack occurred in Jaffa, a coastal area in southern Tel Aviv.
– **Timeline:** The event unfolded mere moments before Iran unleashed a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, prompting residents to seek refuge in bomb shelters.
– **Assailants:** The attackers, identified as Mehmedaf Sahab and Mohammed Hassanimi, both from Hebron in the West Bank, were neutralized at the scene by light rail security personnel and municipal emergency responders, with assistance from police and civilians.
**Heroic Actions:**
– **Lev Kreitman:** Armed with his personal handgun, Kreitman confronted the assailants. Footage captured him discharging his firearm at an unidentified target before fleeing. He was seen walking in the background alongside Israeli soldiers present at the scene.
– **Kreitman’s Background:** Kreitman had previously survived the Hamas assault during the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, and had spent six months in Gaza as an IDF reservist.
**Response and Aftermath:**
– **Security Minister’s Praise:** Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir lauded Kreitman as a hero, commending his bravery during the October 7 incident, which he claimed saved many lives. Ben-Gvir also encouraged more Israelis to arm themselves.
– **Condolences:** Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack and extended his condolences to the families of the deceased.
This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Israel and the bravery of its citizens in the face of terror.
