Israel-Gaza latest: At least six killed in Jerusalem shooting attack as Gaza City threatened with ‘hurricane’ strike
At least six people have been killed and 12 injured in a shooting at a busy intersection on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said.
Two attackers opened fire at people waiting at a bus stop around 10.15 am local time near Ramot Junction, at the northern entrance to the city on a road leading to Jewish settlements in eastern Jerusalem.
Israeli police said both attackers were swiftly killed by a security officer and a civilian at the scene. It remains unclear who carried out the attack or their motive.
Hamas issued a statement calling it “a natural response to the occupation’s crimes”, but did not claim responsibility.
The shooting follows a morning post by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, warning of a “powerful hurricane” of strikes on Gaza and that the IDF is “preparing to expand the manoeuvre to decisively defeat Gaza”.
The Prime Minister’s office said Benjamin Netanyahu is conducting a “situation assessment” with security officials.
