In a tragic turn of events, a gunman opened fire outside a synagogue in East Jerusalem on Friday, killing at least five people and injuring 10 others. The attack follows a deadly Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, in which nine Palestinians were killed.
Details of the Attack
According to Israeli medics, the Magen David Adom emergency service is currently treating the wounded, some of whom are in critical condition. The police statement described the incident as a “terror attack in a synagogue in Jerusalem” and a “shooting terrorist was neutralized at the scene”. A large police force is currently at the scene.
“What we understand happened was a car pulled up at the front of a synagogue, a gunman got out and opened fire,” Al Jazeera’s James Bays reported from East Jerusalem. “Sources from the Israeli health service say five people have been killed. Some media are reporting that that could be higher – as many as seven killed. The information is pretty confused.”
The Death Toll
The death toll from the attack continues to rise, with at least five people confirmed dead, and 10 others injured, some in critical condition. The police have not yet released the identities of the victims.
Tensions Escalate
As the violence escalates, tensions are high as rockets and air attacks in Gaza have also been reported following the deadly raid in Jenin. The death toll continues to rise as the Israel army killed 10 Palestinians, including an elderly woman, and injured at least 20 others with live ammunition during the raid on Jenin refugee camp.
Jenin Raid
On Thursday, the Israeli army launched a large-scale raid on the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The raid resulted in the deaths of nine Palestinians and the injury of at least 20 others with live ammunition.
Reactions
The attack has sparked widespread condemnation from world leaders, with calls for calm and an end to the escalating violence. The Palestinian Authority has condemned the attack and called for an immediate investigation. Israel has also condemned the attack and promised to bring the perpetrator to justice.
Conclusion
The attack in East Jerusalem is a tragic reminder of the ongoing tensions and violence in the region. The death toll continues to rise, and tensions remain high as rockets and air attacks in Gaza have also been reported following the deadly raid in Jenin. World leaders have called for calm and an end to the escalating violence, while the Palestinian Authority and Israel have both condemned the attack and promised to bring the perpetrator to justice.
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