Two Palestinian attackers opened fire at a bus stop during rush hour Thursday morning at the entrance to Jerusalem, killing at least three people and wounding eight others, Israeli police said.
“The terrorists arrived at the scene in a car in the morning, armed with M-16 rifles and pistols,” police said. “The terrorists started shooting civilians before they were killed on the spot.”
The shooter came from East Jerusalem and was stopped by off-duty soldiers and another civilian who was nearby, police said.
Security camera footage broadcast by Israel’s Channel 12 television shows the moments of the attack.
A white car was seen stopping next to a crowded bus stop.
Two men then stepped out, guns drawn, and ran into the crowd as the crowd dispersed.
Shortly afterwards the Palestinian attacker was shot dead.
Israeli rescuers inspect the scene following a shooting that killed at least three people on November 30, 2023. AFP via Getty Images Israeli security forces hold back a bus stop following a morning rush hour shooting on November 30, 2023. AFP via Getty Images Israeli rescuers place the body of a wrong a victim on a gurney at the scene of a shooting on November 30, 2023. AFP via Getty Images
“This attack is further proof of our commitment to continue fighting with strength and determination against the murderous terrorism that threatens our people,” cabinet minister Benny Gantz wrote on the X social media platform.
A large number of first responders and security forces gathered in the area that was crowded with morning commuters, and police said they were working to reopen the road.
Israeli police shared photos of the weapon used in the shooting that left at least 3 dead and 8 injured. Israel Police / Facebook Israeli security forces stand next to a car reportedly used in an attack on November 30, 2023. AFP via Getty Images Onlookers watch as a vehicle used in the attack is removed from the scene in Jerusalem, on November 30, 2023. AFP via Getty Images A man responded to the scene as the car suspected of being involved was taken away from the scene. AFP via Getty Images
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who visited Tel Aviv, said Thursday’s shooting was a reminder of “the threat of terrorism that Israel and Israelis face every day … My heart goes out to the victims of this attack.”
The violence came as Israel and Hamas reached a last-minute deal on Thursday to extend their six-day ceasefire in Gaza by another day to allow negotiators to proceed with a deal to exchange hostages held on the coast for Palestinian prisoners.
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