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Tel Aviv shooting: Manhunt under way for gunman who killed two Tel Aviv shooting: Netanyahu warns Israeli Arabs
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A manhunt is under way in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv after a gunman killed two people outside a popular bar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said security will be tightened in Israeli Arab areas after a gunman killed two people in Tel Aviv.
Seven people were also wounded, four of them seriously, when the man opened fire with an automatic rifle, letting off at least 15 shots before fleeing the scene. Visiting the scene of the attack on Saturday Mr Netanyahu demanded "loyalty to the state's laws from everyone".
Security forces carried out searches throughout the night. Police have named a 29-year-old Israeli Arab as the suspect. No motive has been established for the shooting.
The incident took place in Dizengoff Street, a busy part of the city centre filled with bars and cafes. Seven people were also wounded, four of them seriously, in Friday's attack outside a popular Tel Aviv bar.
Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said on Friday: "From what we know until now and as part of the ongoing investigation, there's a strong possibility that it was in fact a terrorist attack." Security forces are on "heightened alert" and are searching for the gunman who is still at large, police said on Saturday.
Security camera footage showed the gunman taking a weapon out of his backpack and then shooting at people in the street. Visiting the bar in Dizengoff Street, Mr Netanyahu praised Israeli Arab leaders for condemning the killings - but said Israel was in danger of becoming "a state of law for most citizens, and a state within a state with Islamist incitement and illegal arms that are often used in weddings, celebrations and criminal incidents", the Jerusalem Post reports.
He said his government would "bolster law enforcement efforts in the Negev, the Galilee, the Triangle, everywhere". This would include building new police stations and recruiting more police officers.
Friday's attack took place in a busy part of Tel Aviv city centre filled with bars and cafes.
Security camera footage showed the gunman taking an automatic rifle out of his backpack and then firing at least 15 shots at people in the street before fleeing the scene.
The two victims have been identified as Alon Bakal, 26, who was a manager at the bar targeted, and Shimon Ruimi, 30.The two victims have been identified as Alon Bakal, 26, who was a manager at the bar targeted, and Shimon Ruimi, 30.
The suspect, a 29-year-old Israeli Arab from northern Israel, had stolen the gun from his father, who works in security, Haaretz newspaper reported. The suspect, from northern Israel, had stolen the gun from his father, who works in security, Haaretz newspaper reported.
The father recognised him son from media reports and contacted the police, the newspaper said.   The father recognised his son from media reports and contacted the police, the newspaper said.  
Friday's shootings follow a wave of Palestinian attacks against Israelis over the past few months.Friday's shootings follow a wave of Palestinian attacks against Israelis over the past few months.
As of 23 December, at least 21 Israelis had been killed in the recent violence, most of them in stabbings and shooting attacks by Palestinians.As of 23 December, at least 21 Israelis had been killed in the recent violence, most of them in stabbings and shooting attacks by Palestinians.
At least 131 Palestinians have also been killed. More than half were said by Israel to be attackers. Others have been killed in clashes with Israeli forces.At least 131 Palestinians have also been killed. More than half were said by Israel to be attackers. Others have been killed in clashes with Israeli forces.