Summary
Five people died in a shooting at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, and five more were seriously hurt. Israeli police believe the attackers came from the West Bank and call it a suspected terror attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu skipped a court trial due to the ongoing security situation.
Key Facts
- Five people were killed in a shooting at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem.
- Five others were seriously injured, and several had minor injuries from glass.
- Israeli police suspect the attack was carried out by Palestinians from the West Bank.
- Authorities describe the incident as a suspected terror attack.
- Two attackers were neutralized at the scene.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu did not attend his corruption trial because of the incident.
- The attack occurred near an Israeli settlement considered illegal under international law.
- Analysts doubt the attack was ordered by Hamas, a Palestinian group.
