At least five people were killed and fifteen injured in a shooting attack on a bus in Jerusalem, marking a significant escalation in violence amid ongoing tensions in the region.
At least five people were killed and more than a dozen injured when a group of attackers opened fire on a bus in Jerusalem on Monday morning, according to paramedics.
The shooting occurred at a busy intersection in northern Jerusalem, specifically on a road leading to Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem. Eyewitness reports indicate that two attackers boarded the bus and began firing indiscriminately.
Emergency responders reported that fifteen individuals sustained injuries, with six of those in serious condition. The chaotic scene was described as being covered in broken glass, with wounded individuals lying unconscious on the road and nearby sidewalk.
Authorities confirmed that the two attackers were “neutralized” shortly after the shooting began, but they have not disclosed any further details regarding the attackers’ identities.
This attack comes amid escalating violence in the region, as the ongoing conflict in Gaza approaches its two-year mark since the October 7 massacre. The war has led to increased hostilities in both the Israeli-occupied West Bank and within Israel itself. Palestinian militants have been involved in attacks against Israelis, while there has also been a noted rise in violence from settlers against Palestinians.
In response to the attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced via a post on X that he is convening an assessment with heads of the security establishment to address the situation in Jerusalem.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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