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At Least 16 Injured in East Jerusalem Shooting as Police Say Two Attackers Neutralized

The gunfire erupted at Ramot Junction near the city’s northern entrance during the morning rush.

Overview

  • Israel Police said access routes were blocked and large forces were deployed under the district commander to secure the scene.
  • Magen David Adom reported 15–16 wounded, with media reports citing about six people in critical condition.
  • First responders from MDA and Hatzalah described unconscious victims, shattered glass, and ongoing evacuations to hospitals.
  • Authorities said two suspected perpetrators were neutralized at the site, with investigations continuing into their identities and motive.
  • The attack comes during heightened Israeli-Palestinian tensions, hours after Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a public ultimatum to Hamas.