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Police apprehend terrorist who shot 8 in Jerusalem

Palestinian terrorist, who is said to be from east Jerusalem, opened fire at a bus in the Old City and fled. Two victims, including a pregnant woman, are said to be in serious condition.

by  Michel Makhoul , Yori Yalon , Hanan Greenwood and AP
Published on  08-14-2022 07:23
Last modified: 08-14-2022 09:01
Police apprehend terrorist who shot 8 in JerusalemAP/Maya Alleruzzo

Crime scene investigators work at the scene of a terrorist attack that wounded several Israelis near the Old City of Jerusalem, Aug. 14, 2022 | File photo: AP/Maya Alleruzzo

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A Palestinian terrorist who opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem's Old City early Sunday, injuring eight, was apprehended several hours following the attack after he surrendered with his hand gun, police said.

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Two of the victims were in serious condition, including a pregnant woman with abdominal injuries and a man with gunshot wounds to the head and neck, according to hospitals treating them. The 35-year-old woman was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital. Doctors said she had undergone emergency childbirth and that the newborn was in serious but stable condition.

The second suspect is said to be the father of a Satmar Hasidic family, who together with his wife and two children came from the United States as tourists on Wednesday.

The terror attack occurred as the bus waited in a parking lot near the Western Wall. The shooter – a 28-year-old from east Jerusalem – is said to have waited for the bus to stop, opened fire at a vehicle, and fled on foot. Police were dispatched to the scene to investigate and security forces conducted a widespread manhunt throughout the night.

The terrorist surrendered with his hand gun
The terrorist surrendered with his hand gun

Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who was briefed on the security situation shortly after, condemned the attack, saying "Let all those who seek our harm know that they will pay a price for any harm to civilians. Jerusalem is our capital city and a tourist center for all religions, police forces and the IDF are working to restore peace and a sense of security in the city. I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack and strength to their worried families," he said.

Terror groups in the Gaza Strip lauded the attack, saying that "resistance is the only way."

News came a week after violence flared up between Israel and terrorists in the strip. The IDF launched Operation Breaking Dawn, an extensive Israeli counterterrorism campaign against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

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