Ramot Junction, East Jerusalem– At least five people have been killed and several others injured in a shooting incident at Ramot Junction in occupied East Jerusalem.
The Israeli paramedic service, Magen David Adom, reported that five individuals were evacuated in serious condition with gunshot wounds, while others suffered light injuries from broken glass and were treated at the scene.
According to Israeli police, the shooting is suspected to be a “terror attack,” and two attackers were neutralized soon after the incident began.
The police have closed access routes to the area and deployed large forces to the scene. Israeli Army Radio stated that the attackers boarded a bus and opened fire, and a joint assessment is being conducted with the military and police to determine the details of the incident.
Israeli authorities have confirmed the deaths of five people, and emergency services are working to respond to the situation. Israel’s far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has arrived at the scene. The incident has sparked a significant response from Israeli forces, with large forces en route to the scene.
The Israeli police described the situation, stating, “according to medical sources, several people have been injured, and the terrorists have been neutralised. Police have closed access routes, and large forces are en route to the scene.” This incident has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region.
In a separate context, US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of new sanctions against Russia following its largest air assault on Ukraine. Meanwhile, the situation in Gaza remains dire, with Israel intensifying its destruction of Gaza City and bombing high-rise towers.
The conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Save the Children reporting that on average, five Palestinian children are killed or injured every day.
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