Tragedy Strikes at Jerusalem Bus Stop
Five people were killed and several injured in a shooting at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem. The attackers were killed by police and civilians on the scene. Palestinian militant groups praised the attackers but did not claim responsibility, and the motive remains unclear.
A horrific shooting unfolded at a Jerusalem bus stop, claiming the lives of five individuals while leaving numerous others wounded. The attack occurred on the city's outskirts, where assailants opened fire before being shot down by a security officer and a civilian present at the scene.
Despite no immediate claims of responsibility, Palestinian militant groups such as Hamas and Islamic Jihad lauded the attack, calling the perpetrators 'resistance fighters.' The victims comprised a 50-year-old man, a woman in her fifties, and three men in their thirties, while 11 others sustained injuries, six of whom are battling severe conditions.
The Israeli government called for a 'situation assessment' led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with security officials. Heavy security presence persists in the Ramot area as police and military personnel search for more suspects and aim to suppress further threats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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