Six Killed, 21 Injured in Jerusalem Shooting Attack
Light House Denver – The Jerusalem shooting attack left at least five people dead and more than 20 others wounded on Monday morning. Gunmen opened fire on civilians at Ramot Junction, a busy intersection in northern Jerusalem. The assault unfolded during the morning rush hour near Highway 1, the main road linking Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
Four victims, three men in their 30s and a man in his 50s, were pronounced dead at the scene. A woman in her 50s later died from her injuries at Shaare Zedek Medical Center. Israeli paramedics reported that 21 people were transported to hospitals across the city, with five in critical condition.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as gunfire erupted. Footage showed dozens of commuters fleeing from a bus stop as bullets shattered glass and left people lying injured on the ground. Paramedics from Magen David Adom said the area was chaotic, with victims treated on sidewalks and in the road before being rushed to hospitals, including Hadassah Medical Center at Ein Kerem and Mount Scopus.
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Israeli police confirmed the attackers were shot dead at the scene and labeled the Jerusalem shooting attack a suspected terrorist incident. Media outlets reported that the two gunmen boarded a bus before opening fire on passengers and bystanders.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a security assessment with defense officials shortly after the attack. His office announced he was delaying testimony in his ongoing corruption trial in Tel Aviv to focus on the situation in Jerusalem.
The assault comes amid escalating violence tied to the conflict in Gaza. In recent months, Israeli security forces, Palestinian militants, and West Bank settlers have engaged in repeated clashes. These confrontations have deepened tensions across the region.
Hamas released a statement praising the attackers, calling the shooting a “natural response” to Israeli actions in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem. The group’s comments underscored the regional volatility and fears of further violence.
The attack follows a series of sporadic assaults inside Israel. Two Palestinians opened fire on a light rail station and nearby boulevard in Tel Aviv in October 2024. The shooting killed seven people and wounded many others. Hamas’ military wing claimed responsibility for that assault.
Monday’s attack highlights growing instability as Israel faces simultaneous security crises on multiple fronts. Analysts warn that rising civilian casualties, renewed militant activity, and heightened settler violence could make incidents like the Ramot Junction shooting more frequent. They argue such attacks intensify the cycle of bloodshed and retaliation.
