Israeli emergency services, including the Magen David Adom ambulance service, described the situation as grave. Paramedic Avichai Ben Tzurya stated that they found two women and a man in adjacent vehicles without vital signs, all suffering from severe gunshot wounds, leading to their declaration of death at the scene. The bus driver was also injured but remained conscious, while other passengers experienced injuries from gunfire and shattered glass.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack, asserting that those responsible, along with their accomplices, would face justice. Security forces are reportedly working to locate the attackers, who Israeli media have indicated are two Palestinians. Roadblocks have been established in surrounding towns as part of the search operation.
Hamas has yet to officially claim responsibility for the shooting but referred to it as a "heroic response" to Israeli actions in Gaza, amidst escalating tensions resulting in multiple casualties on both sides since the conflict reignited after Hamas's 7 October 2023 raid on Israel.
In the same timeline, the Palestinian health ministry reported that two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during operations in the West Bank. The situation remains tense, as violence continues to rise in the region.
The atmosphere in the West Bank is strained following this spate of violence, exacerbated by recent incidents, including the suspension of the Al Jazeera TV channel and the call for an investigation into the death of an American protester by Israeli forces.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the attack, asserting that those responsible, along with their accomplices, would face justice. Security forces are reportedly working to locate the attackers, who Israeli media have indicated are two Palestinians. Roadblocks have been established in surrounding towns as part of the search operation.
Hamas has yet to officially claim responsibility for the shooting but referred to it as a "heroic response" to Israeli actions in Gaza, amidst escalating tensions resulting in multiple casualties on both sides since the conflict reignited after Hamas's 7 October 2023 raid on Israel.
In the same timeline, the Palestinian health ministry reported that two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces during operations in the West Bank. The situation remains tense, as violence continues to rise in the region.
The atmosphere in the West Bank is strained following this spate of violence, exacerbated by recent incidents, including the suspension of the Al Jazeera TV channel and the call for an investigation into the death of an American protester by Israeli forces.
