Two Injured in Shooting or Stabbing Incident in Lod

Two individuals sustained moderate injuries on Monday evening, September 7, 2026, following a violent incident involving gunfire or a stabbing in the city of Lod. Medical teams responded rapidly to the scene, providing initial treatment before transporting the injured to the hospital.

A spokesperson for Magen David Adom reported that an urgent call was received at 5:44 PM regarding wounded individuals from a violent assault. Ambulance crews immediately proceeded to the scene, administering life-saving first aid to the victims before quickly transferring them to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) in Be'er Yaakov for further treatment.

The injured are a man around 60 years old and another man around 40 years old, both described as having moderate, penetrating injuries. Medical teams emphasized that the injuries require close monitoring at the hospital to ensure the patients' conditions stabilize.

The swift response of the medical teams, including efforts to stop bleeding and stabilize the patients at the scene, was credited with saving their lives and preventing their conditions from worsening. The incident has caused concern among Lod residents, who are anxiously awaiting updates on the victims' health.

This violent event occurs amidst a series of similar incidents in the city, raising fears about their impact on the local community. The situation serves as a renewed warning about the dangers of escalating violence and the urgent need for decisive action.