Overview

• Two Palestinians opened fire at a bus stop in Jerusalem’s Ramot junction during the morning rush, and a soldier with a civilian returned fire and killed both attackers at the scene.
• Officials confirmed six fatalities as emergency services reported at least a dozen wounded, with several in serious or critical condition.
• Israel deployed additional troops, sealed checkpoints linking Jerusalem and the West Bank, and began searches around Ramallah, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowing tougher measures after visiting the site.
• Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad praised the shooting as retaliation for Israel’s campaign in Gaza, though no formal operational claim was issued.
• Identified victims include Yaakov Pinto, a 25-year-old immigrant from Spain, and Sarah (Sara) Mendelson, 57, born in Argentina, as Jerusalem hospitals Shaare Zedek and Hadassah treated the injured.