A deadly morning unfolded in Jerusalem as two gunmen opened fire at civilians waiting at a bus stop in Ramot junction. According to police and medical services, around five people were killed and about twenty others wounded, five of them critically. The attackers were shot dead at the scene by a soldier who happened to be nearby
Gunfire strikes civilians in central Jerusalem
Witnesses reported the shooting began suddenly, before anyone noticed the gunmen approaching. Gunfire echoed through one of the city’s busiest junctions, sending people running in every direction, screaming in fear and confusion. Emergency responders from Magen David Adom and police forces rushed to the scene within minutes
Casualties rushed to Jerusalem hospitals
Magen David Adom confirmed that around twenty people suffered varying injuries, with five in critical condition. Paramedics provided lifesaving treatment on site before evacuating the wounded to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah hospitals in Jerusalem. Police announced the entire junction was sealed off as forces searched the area to rule out additional attackers
Panic and major traffic disruptions
Traffic at the Ramot junction came to a complete halt. Roads leading into Jerusalem were blocked, forcing drivers onto alternate routes and creating heavy congestion across the city. Residents in surrounding neighborhoods described a tense atmosphere and voiced fears of further attacks
National emergency symbolized in Jerusalem
The Ramot shooting adds to a series of recent security incidents in Jerusalem, striking a symbolic gateway to the city. Officials stressed that security forces will continue operations until stability is restored. For many Jerusalemites, the attack underscored the fragility of daily life and the urgent demand for effective protection
