The Islamic State claimed to have killed two police officers in Israel, the attackers were "cousins"

For the first time since 2017, the so-called Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack inside Israel. Two police officers were killed in the March 27 attack in the northern Israeli city of Hodeira. 

According to Israeli police, the attackers were Israeli Arab nationals, who were shot dead by a secret police force on the spot. It is noteworthy that this is the first time that Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack inside Israel since the 2017 attack in which a female police officer was killed.

Sunday's attack comes as four Arab states, including the United States, are attending a conference in Israel. Israel has restored relations with these countries. Egypt and the United States are also participating in the Israeli conference.

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lipid said all his counterparts at the conference had condemned the attack. However, Hamas praised the attack, saying it was a "courageous operation."

Islamic State has released a statement on social media regarding the attack. As evidence, the Islamic State news agency Amaq has also shared a video in which two people are taking an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State.

The two attackers are said to be cousins. One of them is named Ayman Ugbaria while the other is Khalid Ugbaria. The Islamic State has identified the attackers as its soldiers and commandos. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack by telegram late at night and did not share any further information.

Earlier, a pro-Islamic State group attacked the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, killing four Israelis.

Four more people were taken to hospital after the attack in Hadera, while two others who were shot were given medical treatment at the scene. ISIS claims that when the attackers and police later exchanged fire, about ten people were injured.

According to police, counter-terrorism operatives killed the attackers at a restaurant near the site of the attack, which caused extensive damage. 

The intelligence group's site says it is unusual for ISIS to claim responsibility for the attack, as it is the first time since 2017 that ISIS has claimed responsibility.

The increase in such attacks ahead of the religious holiday has raised concerns among citizens.

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