Two Palestinians were killed and five Israelis were wounded today after police stopped a suspect car containing two Palestinians in northern Israel, one of whom was a suicide bomber, police sources said.
The incident took place near junction 80 outside the town of Hadera after traffic police stopped a white Mazda car for a routine check, police sources said.
As police approached the car, one of the Palestinians got out and began shooting, but was shot dead by a policeman.
The second Palestinian immediately drove off and was chased by police, but a few kilometers down the road, the car blew up. It was not clear whether the man was wearing an explosive belt or if the car was filled with explosives.
Ambulance officials initially said at least three were wounded in the attack from the exchange of fire at the scene, but Israeli private television later said five were wounded, one of whom was in a serious condition.
AFP