Seven people were killed in a terrorist attack on a synagogue in East Jerusalem
Israeli police officers and two bodies are covered after a Palestinian terror attack in East Jerusalem
What: REUTERS
A Palestinian man killed seven people in an Israeli settlement in East Jerusalem, police said. An assailant opened fire on people who came to a synagogue. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a decisive response and “immediate action”.
ESeven people were killed on Friday when a Palestinian opened fire near a synagogue in East Jerusalem. Jerusalem Police Chief Doran Durtzman said the gunman was shot dead as he tried to flee. He confirmed the death toll and told of the three injured.
A 21-year-old man from East Jerusalem has been identified as the attacker, who, according to authorities, acted alone. Turdscheman promised “aggressive and significant” efforts to catch anyone who supported him. Police have also released a photo of the gun allegedly used by the man.
A 70-year-old woman was among the dead, Megan David Adom Rescue Services said. A 15-year-old boy is recovering after surgery, a Jerusalem hospital said. According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, it was the deadliest attack on Israelis since 2008. Then, eight people were shot dead in a Jewish seminary.
The United States has condemned this act of violence. “We strongly condemn this terrorist attack,” US State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said in Washington. “Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to those killed and injured in this heinous act of violence.” The act was “absolutely appalling”.
America is unwavering in its commitment to Israel’s defense; One stands in direct contact with Israeli partners. Meanwhile, Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank responded with celebrations. Witnesses said the militants fired into the air and poured into the streets.
The security situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories has deteriorated significantly in recent days. A spokesman for Gaza’s ruling Hamas said the attack was in retaliation for an Israeli military attack on the Jenin refugee camp on Thursday. The Israeli army opened fire in a raid on a Palestinian stronghold of militants. An army spokesman said they were retaliated by firing. Nine Palestinians were killed and 20 wounded in the clash.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a decisive response to a deadly attack by Palestinians on Israelis in East Jerusalem. There was a security assessment and he decided to take “immediate action”, he told reporters at the national police headquarters. He will convene his defense cabinet on Saturday evening to discuss the next course of action.
Netanyahu declined to elaborate on the plans, but said Israel would act decisively and calmly. He asked the public not to be vigilant.
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