One of the pedestrians who was wounded in the ramming attack on Highway 65 last week succumbed to her wounds on Wednesday.
The victim was Yaheli Gur from Pardes Hanna-Karkur.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yaheli Gur, 17 years old, a resident of the moshav, who was murdered in the ramming attack at the Karkur junction that occurred on February 27,” the Pardes Hanna Local Council said. “The entire moshav bows its head and shares in the family’s unbearable grief.”
The teen was a student in the nearby Harish high school.
“On behalf of all the residents of Harish, we send our condolences to her family at this difficult time. All of Harish grieves with you,” Mayor Yitzhak Keshet said.
"The Education Ministry shares the family's deep sorrow over the tragic death of their daughter," the Education Ministry said in a statement. "The ministry's professionals, in cooperation with municipal officials, are now accompanying the family members during this difficult time."
Karkur Junction terror attack
Another 12 civilians were wounded in the attack, including two seriously. A police officer was also among the injured.
Following the ramming, police officers immediately identified the suspect’s vehicle traveling toward Gan Shmuel and blocked its path.
The terrorist accelerated, rammed a police vehicle, and then exited while charging at officers with a sharp object, later identified as a screwdriver. At this point, the terrorist was shot.