Liveblog: Condition of man wounded in Tel Aviv terror attack remains critical

One of the wounded recounts attack

Michael Osdon, one of the wounded in the Tel Aviv attack, was shot in the face.

"We were on the way to a friend's wedding, and just at the intersection of Ben Gurion street, a friend of mine who was on my left was shot from behind. Immediately afterwards, the terrorist moved close to me and shot me from behind, I turned my head and the bullet hit my cheek. Then he fired a bullet at another of our friends," he said.

"When my friends collapsed on the road, I tried to escape as the terrorist was running behind me. He fired another bullet at me but missed. I asked others to call an ambulance. A few minutes later, the police arrived on the scene. We were evacuated to the hospital, and unfortunately my two friends are in a situation where we must pray that they get back on their feet."

Two other Israelis are still hospitalized in serious condition.

U.S. envoy to Israel tweets photo from Jerusalem's Western Wall 

UAE condemns terrorist attack

"The UAE strongly condemned the terrorist attack which took place in Tel Aviv, and resulted in injury to numerous people."

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.

The Ministry expressed its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Our correspondent with the latest from the scene

EU condemns Tel Aviv attack

The European Union condemns the terror attack that took place last night in the heart of Tel Aviv, which left at least three people injured, one critically, and for which Hamas has claimed responsibility. 

This senseless act demonstrates once again how urgent it is to stop the cycle of violence and de-escalate the situation. We urge all parties to show restraint and not to react to such provocations.

Israel's attorney general freezes Ben-Gvir's ouster of Tel Aviv top cop, citing 'grave doubts' regarding move's legality 

After his ouster on Thursday, Amichai Eshed was at the scene of the terrorist attack, where he gave an update about the situation. 

Italian leader 'shocked' by Tel Aviv attack, offers solidarity to Israel 

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is on a weekend trip to Italy, his local counterpart Giorgia Meloni tweeted to say she was "shocked" by the violent terror attack and offered her solidarity to the state of Israel. 

Another man seriously wounded in the terrorist attack named as Rotem Mansano

Man in critical state named as Or Asher

One of the three Israeli wounded in the shooting named as Or Asher. His condition remains life-threatening. 

Two West Bank men suspected of transporting Tel Aviv shooter into Israel turn themselves in

The Shin Bet security agency, tasked with the investigation, said that two West Bank Palestinians suspected of helping the Tel Aviv terrorist enter Israel turned themselves in on Friday. They will be charged with terrorism-related offenses later today. 

Israelis gather at the scene of attack for Friday morning prayers 

Condition of one of the wounded remains critical 

The condition of the man who sustained the most serious wounds of the three casualties from Thursday night's shooting remains life-threatening, medics said. 

Terrorist's father arrested, house mapped for possible demotion

Tel Aviv attack coincided with averted bombing in West Bank

A terrorist bombing was averted in an incident described as a "miracle" by residents of the West Bank community of Beitar Illit.

An improvised explosive device planted in a bus caught fire yet failed to explode.

Condition of critically wounded man reportedly stabilizes

Israeli outlets reported there was an improvement in the condition of the man who was critically wounded in the attack and his condition was regarded as "stable"; yet medics said there was still danger to his life. 

German envoy to Israel 'appalled and saddened' by attack

Ambassador of Germany to Israel Steffen Seibert said Thursday he is "appalled and saddened to hear about the terrorist attack in the heart of Tel Aviv. Praying for the injured and thankful for the security forces‘ quick reaction. May everybody get home safely tonight".

Israeli forces operating in terrorist's West Bank hometown

Israel Defense Forces soldiers were operating in the West Bank town of Ni’lin, the residence place of the Tel Aviv shooter. No further details were immediately available. 

Israeli defense minister calls to raze terrorist's house

“At the end of the assessment of the situation following the shooting attack in Tel Aviv, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant directed the security establishment to take immediate action to demolish the terrorist's house,” according to a Defense Ministry briefing. 

Israel's President Isaac Herzog urges unity to Israelis

"A prayer for the peace of the wounded from the criminal attack in the heart of Tel Aviv. Our hearts are all with the police and the security and rescue forces and we trust them. In these difficult times - our strength is in our unity!'

Family of Dizengoff attacker react

Salah al Khuwaja, the father of Mutaz, who carried out the Dizengoff shooting said, "I was not informed by any official authority, but I heard on the news and saw pictures of my son."