A shooting rampage in Jerusalem that left four people dead and at least 21 others injured has Israel on high alert, as the search for the shooter quickly turns into a manhunt. Police say the attacker, identified as 18-year-old Abdel Fatah al-Sharif from East Jerusalem, opened fire at random Thursday morning in the city’s Old City before fleeing the scene on foot. Israeli soldiers are now scouring neighborhoods in search of him. This is just the latest incident in a tense and rapidly deteriorating situation in Jerusalem, which has seen several deadly attacks over recent months. If you’re feeling tense or worried about what’s going on in Jerusalem right now, here are some ways to help calm down and cope.
Israel’s military launched a hunt for the assailant in today’s deadly attack in Jerusalem.
Israeli soldiers are on a hunt for the Palestinian gunman who killed two people and injured four in Jerusalem today. The assailant is still at large, and Israeli military officials say they are working to determine his motive.
According to the Israeli military, the attacker entered the city from east Jerusalem and opened fire on civilians indiscriminately. In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said “terrorists have no place in Israel” and called for anyone with information about the gunman’s whereabouts to come forward.
The attack comes as tensions continue to mount between Israelis and Palestinians across the region. In response, Israel launched airstrikes against suspected terrorist targets in Gaza Strip.
Terror attack in Jerusalem kills two, injures ten
Two Israelis were killed and 10 others were injured on Wednesday evening when Palestinian gunmen opened fire on a bus in Jerusalem.
The attack occurred as passengers were boarding their buses at the central terminal of Jerusalem’s city center. Shots rang out from inside the crowded vehicle, quickly killing two Israelis and injuring ten others.
Israeli authorities immediately began a manhunt for those responsible for the shooting.
Israel’s military says it is searching for a lone gunman who fatally shot two police officers outside an Israeli police station in Jerusalem before fleeing on foot.
Israel’s military says it is searching for a lone gunman who fatally shot two police officers outside an Israeli police station in Jerusalem before fleeing on foot.
He added that Israel would do everything in its power to bring the perpetrator to justice.
According to The Times of Israel, security camera footage from the area shows a man walking near the scene of the attack before fleeing on foot. Israeli authorities have released a sketch of the suspect based on eyewitness descriptions.
Jerusalem, Israel: Troops Hunt for Shooter in Deadly Attack
Troops are hunting for the shooter who opened fire on civilians in Jerusalem, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured. According to The Associated Press, the gunman reportedly fled the scene after shooting one person in the head and injuring another.
The Israeli troops are still hunting for the shooter who killed four people and injured at least 13 others in a violent attack in Jerusalem.
The attack has reignited tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and left many wondering what could have prompted such a violent outburst.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunman appeared to be on a mission when he began shooting at Israeli soldiers outside of the Old City of Jerusalem. He reportedly moved from location to location firing indiscriminately at anyone who got in his way. Witnesses say that the assailant was wearing an explosive belt which may have contributed to the high number of casualties.
The motive for this attack is still unknown, but it has understandably caused a lot of tension in Israel. Many are asking why such an explosive situation would arise in Jerusalem, a city that is supposedly one of the most stable in Israel. Others speculate that religious extremism may have been a factor in this attack as the assailant allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” during his rampage.
Israel troops hunt for shooter following deadly Jerusalem attack
Israeli troops are hunting for a Palestinian gunman who opened fire on civilians in Jerusalem on Thursday, killing two and injuring at least six others. The attack took place near the Damascus Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City, just blocks away from the site of the biblical Western Wall. Witnesses say that the assailant calmly walked up to a group of people and began firing indiscriminately.
Jerusalem terror attack leaves 1 dead
An Israeli soldier was killed and two others were wounded in a Palestinian shooting attack near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Friday evening. The attack comes just hours after a wave of Palestinian terror attacks throughout Israel.
Terror Attack in Jerusalem
Israeli soldiers are on high alert in Jerusalem after a Palestinian gunman opened fire on civilians near the Old City, killing two people and injuring seven. The attack comes just over a week after a Palestinian terrorist killed four people in a Jerusalem synagogue.
The shooting occurred outside the Old City’s Damascus Gate, where crowds were leaving afternoon prayers at one of the city’s main mosques. According to reports, the gunman shot at random before fleeing the scene on foot. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said that investigators believe he was targeting civilian bystanders rather than Israeli security forces.
This is the third deadly attack in Jerusalem this year alone.
Israel’s military launched a hunt for the assailant in today’s deadly attack in Jerusalem.
Today’s deadly Jerusalem attack has Israeli soldiers on the hunt for the assailant. The attacker fired shots from a car, wounding three people before fleeing the scene. The Israeli military is now working to determine who was behind the attack.
