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Hamas Claims Responsibility for Jerusalem Shooting Attack: Three Killed Amid West Bank Violence Surge
Yesterday, a violent shooting attack took place in Jerusalem, resulting in the loss of three innocent lives. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has claimed responsibility for the attack, causing widespread condemnation. The incident occurred on the western side of Jerusalem, near a busy bus stop. It was executed by two gunmen from annexed east Jerusalem. The swift actions of off-duty Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers and a courageous civilian present at the scene led to the neutralization of the assailants.
Identifying the Victims and Perpetrators
The victims have been identified as Rabbi Elimelech Waserman, aged 73, Hana Ifergan, aged 67, and Livia Dikman, aged 24. The attackers, previously imprisoned for their involvement in terrorist activities, have been identified as Murad Namr, aged 38, and Ibrahim Namr, aged 30. These two Palestinian brothers, hailing from the neighborhood of Tzur Baher in East Jerusalem, were shot dead at the scene. Hamas’s armed wing, known as al-Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for the attack, hailing the brothers as “jihad-waging martyrs.”
Hamas’s Statement and International Response
In a statement, Hamas declared that the attack was in retaliation for Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The Islamist movement called for an escalation of resistance against Israel, citing what they described as the “unprecedented crimes of the occupier in the Gaza Strip and against children in Jenin” in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. This incident follows the extension of a truce between Israel and Hamas and comes amidst a surge in violence in the West Bank.
Political Repercussions and Response
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have both addressed the attack, emphasizing the ongoing threat of terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised the quick response of the security personnel and mentioned plans to expand the distribution of weapons to citizens for self-defense. Simultaneously, two Israeli soldiers were injured in a separate ramming attack at a West Bank checkpoint. The assailant was swiftly neutralized by the soldiers on duty.
In a tragic incident that unfolded yesterday, Jerusalem was hit by a severe shooting attack that claimed the lives of three individuals. The responsibility for this heinous act has been claimed by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group, leading to widespread condemnation from various quarters, including the White House. The attack took place on the western side of Jerusalem, close to a busy bus stop. Two gunmen, originally from annexed east Jerusalem, executed the attack. However, their nefarious intentions were thwarted by off-duty soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and a courageous civilian who happened to be present at the scene.
The victims of this horrifying incident have been identified as Rabbi Elimelech Waserman, aged 73, Hana Ifergan, aged 67, and Livia Dikman, aged 24. The attackers, who had previously been imprisoned for their involvement in terror activities, have been identified as Murad Namr, aged 38, and Ibrahim Namr, aged 30. These two Palestinian brothers, originally from the neighborhood of Tzur Baher in East Jerusalem, were shot dead on the spot. The armed wing of Hamas, known as al-Qassam Brigades, has claimed responsibility for the attack, glorifying the brothers as “jihad-waging martyrs.”
Hamas, in a statement, justified the attack as a response to alleged Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The Islamist movement called for an escalation of resistance against Israel, citing what they referred to as “unprecedented crimes of the occupier in the Gaza Strip and against children in Jenin” in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. This incident comes in the wake of an extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas and amidst a surge in violence in the West Bank.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have both condemned the attack, highlighting the persistent threat of terrorism. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commended the swift response of the security forces and expressed plans to expand the distribution of weapons to citizens for self-defense. In a separate incident, two Israeli soldiers were injured in a ramming attack at a West Bank checkpoint. However, the soldiers on duty promptly neutralized the assailant.
The tragic shooting attack in Jerusalem serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing turmoil in the region and the constant threat faced by innocent civilians. As investigations continue, the international community hopes for a peaceful resolution to the escalating violence and a restoration of stability in the region.