The ministry added that one of the attackers - a Gazan who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations before - was caught and detained.
The assailant burning Islam’s holy book was seen wearing his hood up and a backpack while setting the large book on fire, before additional footage portrayed him getting kicked and spat on.
The attacker, Hadi Matar, appeared for his first day of trial and pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault at the Chautauqua County Courthouse.
The suspected attacker is a 28-year-old Afghan national.
The police believe that the event was a terror attack carried out by a Tulkarm resident who entered Israel illegally.
MDA and Israel Police rushed to scene, and security guards neutralized the terrorist before arresting him.
Rabbi Fishoff was a resident of Hadera and a father of seven.
A stabbing attack in Hadera injured six people, including three in serious condition. Police confirmed it was a terror attack.
The Police Prosecution Department has indicted National Security Minister Ben-Gvir's driver for reckless driving and running a red light, resulting in a car crash.
Witnesses told Dutch broadcaster NOS that the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is Greater" in Arabic) during the attack.
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