
Tragic bus shooting claims six lives in Jerusalem.
Two attackers boarded a bus and opened fire in what was Israel's deadliest shooting in nearly a year. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned: 'We will get everyone who helped them'.
Two gunmen boarded a bus on the outskirts of Jerusalem during rush hour and shot dead six people, marking one of the deadliest attacks in the city in recent times. Footage from a dashboard camera captured people fleeing as shots were fired.
Paramedics described a chaotic scene with broken glass, wounded individuals lying unconscious on the road, and near the bus stop. The attackers, believed to have come from two villages in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, were killed by police. A third suspect was later arrested.
Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, praised the two attackers as "resistance fighters" but did not claim responsibility. Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the scene, expressing condolences to the victims' families and stating that Israel is engaged in a significant battle against terrorism.
Around 15 people were injured, with six in serious condition, as the attackers fired upon the bus at a major intersection leading to Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem. Israeli Defense Forces are conducting searches for suspects in the area and nearby Palestinian villages.
Among the injured was Ester Lugasi, who recounted the terrifying experience of hearing gunshots and running for safety. The casualties included men and women of various ages, with six people reported dead, including a pregnant woman.
The shooting is expected to escalate tensions in the region, with Israel already vowing to increase airstrikes on Gaza. The attack has left a lasting impact, intensifying the already high tensions between Israel and the Palestinians. Hamas is considering a recent US ceasefire proposal as the situation remains volatile.