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At least six people were killed and several injured in a shooting attack at a bus stop in Jerusalem, marking the deadliest in over two years, with attackers neutralized by security forces. The attack, not claimed by Hamas but welcomed by them, has heightened security concerns amid ongoing tensions in the region.
The IDF uprooted thousands of trees in a Palestinian village following a shooting attack near an Israeli settlement, highlighting ongoing tensions and military responses in the region.
Three Israelis were lightly wounded in a shooting attack on a car near the Shavei Shomron settlement in the West Bank. The incident is part of ongoing violence in the region, which also includes rocket attacks from Lebanon and Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army is currently pursuing the shooter.
Two people were wounded in a shooting attack on Route 55 near the village of Nabi Ilyas in the West Bank, with one in serious condition; the IDF is searching for the suspect. Additionally, the IDF named four soldiers killed in combat in the southern Gaza Strip, and Israel launched strikes on eastern Lebanon. President Biden demanded Netanyahu to increase aid going into Gaza, and the UK sent a Royal Navy ship to boost aid for Gaza and set up a new maritime corridor.
Three Palestinians opened fire at motorists near an Israeli checkpoint in the occupied West Bank, killing one person and wounding five. Two assailants were shot dead by officers and civilians at the scene, while a third was wounded. The attackers were from the West Bank city of Bethlehem. The incident comes amid rising violence in the West Bank and follows a recent shooting attack in southern Israel. Hamas praised the attack as a response to the conflict with Israel, which has escalated with an ongoing Israeli offensive in Gaza.
A shooting attack at the entrance to Jerusalem resulted in the death of a 24-year-old woman and the injury of eight others. Two terrorists opened fire at a bus stop before being shot by Israeli security forces. The incident led to the closure of Highway 1 from the Motsa Junction toward Jerusalem. This attack comes a year after a bombing attack occurred at the same bus stop.
Two Israelis were injured in a shooting attack near a West Bank settlement, while the IDF announced the death of a soldier in Gaza. The war between Israel and Hamas continues into its thirty-fourth day, with casualties on both sides. Negotiations for a ceasefire and the release of hostages are underway, and Egypt is close to declaring a humanitarian pause in Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel reportedly carried out an airstrike in Syria, and the Mossad, together with Brazilian security forces, thwarted a planned attack against Jews by the Hezbollah organization. The World Health Organization has delivered medical supplies to Gaza, where the Hamas-run health ministry reports over 10,500 Palestinians have been killed since the war began.
Two Israeli tourists and their Egyptian tour guide were killed in a shooting attack carried out by a local policeman at a tourist site in Alexandria, Egypt. Another Israeli tourist was moderately injured. The Israeli government is working to bring the survivors and the bodies back to Israel. The attack occurred amidst ongoing combat between Israeli forces and Hamas terrorists in Israel.
Two Israelis were killed in a suspected Palestinian shooting attack at a car wash in the West Bank, adding to the escalating violence in the region. The Israeli military is searching for suspects and setting up roadblocks near the flashpoint area of Hawara, which has seen repeated shooting attacks and settler violence. The attack came after a 19-year-old Palestinian died from wounds sustained during an Israeli military raid. The death toll in the recent surge of violence stands at nearly 180 Palestinians and 29 Israelis. Palestinian militant groups praised the attack, while Israeli ultranationalist members of the government are calling for a harsh response.
An Israeli municipal patrolman was critically wounded in a suspected shooting attack in Tel Aviv. The assailant, identified as Kamel Abu Baker, was shot and killed by another patrolman after a brief chase. The Shin Bet security service stated that Abu Baker was affiliated with the Islamic Jihad terror group, although he claimed not to belong to any organization. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the patrolmen for preventing a serious terror attack. The shooting occurred just hours before protests against a judicial overhaul in Tel Aviv, and Israeli security forces are searching for any additional assailants or collaborators.
A Palestinian gunman opened fire in downtown Tel Aviv, killing an Israeli security guard before being shot and killed by police. The attack occurred a day after a settler rampage in the West Bank, which resulted in the death of a Palestinian. The gunman was identified as a 27-year-old from a village near Jenin. Both Hamas and Islamic Jihad praised the attack. The surge in violence highlights the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, with clashes and attacks occurring on both sides.
Six Israelis were wounded in a shooting attack in the West Bank settlement of Ma'aleh Adumim, with the assailant being shot and killed. The suspect, identified as a 20-year-old Palestinian, opened fire near a bus stop and then fled the scene before being shot by an off-duty police officer. Two victims are in serious condition, while the rest are in light to moderate condition. The attack has been welcomed by Hamas, who described it as a response to settler invasions and in defense of the al-Aqsa Mosque.
Three people were wounded in a shooting attack near Tekoa Junction in the West Bank. The shooter fired from inside their car towards another car on the road. The driver of the targeted car was seriously wounded, while two young girls suffered non-life-threatening injuries from broken glass. The shooter is still at large, and Israeli security forces are working to locate them. The wounded individuals have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
Two Palestinian gunmen accused of carrying out a shooting attack near Nablus were killed by Israeli forces during an exchange of fire. The gunmen were responsible for a recent attack on a Samaritan community, but no injuries were reported. Israeli forces also detained several other Palestinians in separate operations. The clashes come after a Palestinian gunman killed an Israeli soldier near the settlement of Kedumim, and tensions have been high in the West Bank due to a series of deadly attacks and nightly raids by the Israeli military.
An Israeli man was shot dead by a Palestinian gunman near the West Bank settlement of Kedumim. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stopped a car for inspection when the occupant fired at them and fled. The IDF chased and "neutralized" the assailant. The incident occurred a day after the IDF concluded a major operation in Jenin. Tensions have been high in the West Bank, with near-nightly raids and deadly Palestinian terror attacks.