Deadly Shooting at Ramot Junction Kills Four, Injures Over 15 Near Jerusalem

 

In a shocking act of violence, a deadly shooting attack unfolded at Ramot Junction near the Ramot settlement north of Jerusalem, claiming the lives of five Israelis and injuring at least 15 others, with several in serious condition.The assailants, identified as two Palestinians in their 20s from a village near Ramallah who had entered Israel illegally, targeted a bus during morning rush hour traffic. One of the attackers reportedly disguised himself as a security officer before boarding the bus and opening fire on passengers using a makeshift Carlo submachine gun, an improvised weapon commonly produced in West Bank workshops.

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Quick action by Israeli soldiers, armed civilians, and even a recently licensed Haredi yeshiva student helped neutralize both gunmen at the scene, preventing further casualties. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site, condemning the attack as part of an ongoing war against terrorism and vowing to pursue accomplices.

At least seven victims remain in critical condition from gunshot wounds, while others suffered moderate or light injuries from glass shards. This incident marks one of the deadliest assaults in Jerusalem in recent months, amid heightened tensions in the region, with Hamas praising the attack but not claiming responsibility. International leaders, including European officials, have condemned the violence and called for an end to the cycle of terror.

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