An Israeli was killed and another injured on Monday in a shooting and ramming attack near the Yokneam area, south of Haifa.

The Israeli police said in a statement that the attacker arrived at the scene in his car and ran over a group of citizens at a bus station, then opened fire on them.

It stated that the operation resulted in the injury of a number of people, and that the police forces present at the scene "neutralized" the perpetrator.

According to the Magen David Adom (MDA), its crews dealt with two injured people (75 years old) and a young man (20 years old) in critical and serious condition. The death of the injured person in critical condition was declared at the scene, while the other injured person was transferred to Rambam Hospital in Haifa for further treatment.