The sharp sound of impact broke the silence. The bus window shattered, passengers froze in shock, and the driver realized how narrowly tragedy had been avoided. Behind the broken glass stood three East Jerusalem teenagers, only 13 to 15 years old, who threw stones at vehicles in northern Jerusalem — a racially motivated act that could have ended in disaster.
Stone throwing on a bus in Jerusalem
Jerusalem District Police opened an investigation after repeated reports of stones thrown at buses near the Neve Yaakov junction. Several buses were damaged and taken out of service, and drivers described moments of fear as glass exploded inward. Investigators analyzed security footage and quickly identified the suspects — East Jerusalem residents who acted together with intent to harm.
Indictments expected from Jerusalem prosecution
In a joint operation by the Shafat police station and the Jerusalem special patrol unit (Yasam), the three teens were arrested and brought in for questioning. The investigation revealed several stone-throwing incidents targeting buses and private cars in recent weeks. Two suspects remain in custody, while the third was released to house arrest under restrictive conditions.
The Jerusalem District Prosecutor’s Office stated that, after gathering sufficient evidence, a prosecutor’s declaration had been filed ahead of formal indictments expected in the coming days.
Jerusalem Police on the stone-throwing attack
The Jerusalem District Police said it “will continue to act decisively and without compromise against all acts of violence or terror, especially those motivated by racism that endanger lives and harm public safety.”
The recurring attacks on buses in Jerusalem underscore the growing threat of stone-throwing incidents targeting public transport and the need for stronger enforcement and prevention among local youth.
