Palestinian attacker kills woman, wounds three others in stabbing attack in Israel

A Palestinian attacker stabbed and killed an elderly woman and wounded three others in central Israel on Sunday before being shot by police, Israeli authorities said.

The attack took place in the city of Holon, just outside Tel Aviv.

"Large police forces are present at the scene and are conducting extensive searches with a helicopter and additional resources," police said in a statement.

The attacker was shot and "neutralized", they added.