Jerusalem Shooting: 2 killed, 8 wounded in attack as Israel, Hamas extend Gaza truce by a day

The violence came as Israel and Hamas struck a last-minute agreement on Thursday to extend their six-day ceasefire in Gaza

Published on Nov 30, 2023 01:15 PM IST 7 Photos
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Two people were killed and eight wounded, including five left in a serious condition, in a shooting in Jerusalem on Thursday, first responders said. Police said two suspects "implicated in the shootings were neutralised on the spot" after the attack near a bus stop on the western side of Jerusalem, where there are no checkpoints guarding entrance to the city.(AFP)

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"Two terrorists arrived at the scene in a vehicle armed with firearms, these terrorists opened fire towards civilians at the bus station and were subsequently neutralized by security forces and a nearby civilian," Israeli police said. (REUTERS)

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The attackers came from East Jerusalem, Jerusalem Police District Commander Doron Turgeman told reporters at the scene. (REUTERS)

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A large number of ambulances and police converged on the street that was crowded with morning commuters, and police said they were searching the area to make sure there were no other attackers. (REUTERS)

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Israeli officials work at the scene of a violent incident in Jerusalem.(REUTERS)

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