Six Israelis have been killed and eight others wounded by Palestinian gunmen in one of the deadliest shooting attacks in Jerusalem in the past few years.
Israeli police reported that two terrorists arrived in a vehicle and opened fire towards a bus stop at Ramot Junction, located on the city’s northern outskirts. An off-duty soldier and a civilian returned fire, effectively neutralizing the attackers on the spot.
Identified victims included five men aged between 25 and 79 and a 60-year-old woman, with local hospitals confirming that two of the wounded were in serious condition.
Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as part of an ongoing war against terrorism. He assured that security forces were pursuing the perpetrators and the connections that enabled the attack.
During the early morning rush hour, civilians were gathering at the bus stop when the gunfire erupted. Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage depict people fleeing the scene as shots rang out.
In a statement, the Israeli President characterized the attack as a horrifying act of terrorism directed at innocent civilians. Meanwhile, Hamas praised the attack as a response to what it characterized as the genocidal actions of Israel.
The recent events underscore the volatile situation in the region and the ongoing threat of violence, as discussions around a potential ceasefire and humanitarian efforts grow even more crucial amid escalating tensions.
Israeli police reported that two terrorists arrived in a vehicle and opened fire towards a bus stop at Ramot Junction, located on the city’s northern outskirts. An off-duty soldier and a civilian returned fire, effectively neutralizing the attackers on the spot.
Identified victims included five men aged between 25 and 79 and a 60-year-old woman, with local hospitals confirming that two of the wounded were in serious condition.
Following the attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described it as part of an ongoing war against terrorism. He assured that security forces were pursuing the perpetrators and the connections that enabled the attack.
During the early morning rush hour, civilians were gathering at the bus stop when the gunfire erupted. Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage depict people fleeing the scene as shots rang out.
In a statement, the Israeli President characterized the attack as a horrifying act of terrorism directed at innocent civilians. Meanwhile, Hamas praised the attack as a response to what it characterized as the genocidal actions of Israel.
The recent events underscore the volatile situation in the region and the ongoing threat of violence, as discussions around a potential ceasefire and humanitarian efforts grow even more crucial amid escalating tensions.
