Six people were killed and at least 12 others injured in a shooting at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem on Monday morning, Israeli authorities confirmed.
The attack took place at Ramot Junction, near an illegal settlement north of the city. Witnesses said two gunmen arrived in a car and opened fire, with one reportedly disguised as a ticket inspector. Israeli police described the incident as a “terror attack,” adding that both assailants were shot dead by security personnel at the scene.
Magen David Adom, Israel’s paramedic service, said six of the injured remain in “serious condition.” Victims included a man in his fifties, a woman of similar age, and three men in their thirties. Several others suffered light injuries from shattered glass.
Footage circulating on local media showed commuters fleeing as bullets struck a bus’s windscreen. “Suddenly I heard shots… I thought I was going to die,” said Ester Lugasi, one of the wounded.
Security clampdown
Following the attack, Israeli forces sealed checkpoints between East Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank and launched raids in four nearby Palestinian villages — Qatana, Biddu, Beit Inan, and Beit Duqu. The Israeli military said it was searching for “accomplices” and had reinforced its presence across Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the site, with Netanyahu vowing to pursue anyone linked to the attackers. His corruption trial hearing scheduled for Monday was postponed due to the developments.
Militant response
Palestinian factions, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, praised the attackers as “resistance fighters” but did not formally claim responsibility. Analysts warned of possible collective punishment measures in the West Bank.
