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Six Killed in East Jerusalem Bus Stop Shooting Claimed by Hamas

Authorities boosted security across Jerusalem following the attack.

Overview

  • Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on people at a bus stop at the Ramot intersection in East Jerusalem during the morning rush hour.
  • Magen David Adom later confirmed six deaths after a critically injured victim died in hospital, with roughly a dozen wounded and several in serious condition.
  • A soldier and armed civilians returned fire and killed the assailants at the scene, according to police.
  • Hamas claimed responsibility and described the shooting as retaliation for Israeli actions in Gaza.
  • Israeli officials deployed additional forces around Jerusalem and near Ramallah, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened security chiefs.