At least five individuals have been killed in a shooting attack in Jerusalem, where two assailants opened fire on a bus stop in a busy area of the city. The incident occurred during the morning rush hour at a major intersection in northern Jerusalem, a location frequented by commuters heading to Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem.
According to paramedics, another 15 people sustained injuries, with six in serious condition. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the attackers initially targeted those waiting at the bus stop before boarding a bus and continuing their assault inside. The police responded quickly, neutralizing the attackers shortly after the shooting began, but details about their identities and condition have not been disclosed.
Witnesses described a scene of chaos as people fled from the bus stop, with footage capturing the desperate rush for safety amidst the sound of gunfire. Paramedics reported broken glass littering the area, with numerous injured individuals lying unconscious on the pavement.
The attack has not elicited immediate responses from Palestinian militant groups, but it occurs against a backdrop of heightened violence in the region. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to increased tensions both within Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reports indicate that Palestinian militants have carried out attacks resulting in Israeli casualties, while there has also been a spike in violent actions by settlers against Palestinians.
This shooting marks one of the deadliest attacks since October 2024, when two Palestinians from the West Bank opened fire in the Jaffa neighborhood of Tel Aviv, resulting in seven deaths and numerous injuries. That attack was claimed by the military wing of Hamas.
Data from the United Nations’ humanitarian office highlights the escalating violence, noting that at least 49 Israelis were killed by Palestinians in Israel or the West Bank from the start of the conflict until July 2025. In the same period, Israeli forces and civilians have reportedly killed at least 968 Palestinians in the region.
As the situation continues to unfold, the impact of this violence on the communities involved remains profound, with families mourning the loss of loved ones and heightened fears for safety in an already tense environment.
