Jerusalem Shooting Leaves Six Dead in Bus Stop Attack

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Jerusalem Shooting Leaves Six Dead in Bus Stop Attack/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Six people were killed and 12 wounded Monday when Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a crowded Jerusalem bus stop. Israeli soldiers and civilians shot dead two attackers, and police later arrested a third suspect. The attack, the deadliest since October 2024, underscores rising violence tied to the Gaza war.

Israeli police and rescue teams inspect the scene of a shooting attack carried out by two Palestinian gunmen, in which several people were killed and others injured at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Israeli Zaka rescue and recovery team carry the body of a victim at the scene of shooting attack carried out by two Palestinian gunmen, in which several people were killed and others injured at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Jerusalem Bus Stop Attack: Quick Looks

Six killed, 12 injured in gunfire at a busy bus stop.
Attackers neutralized: Two gunmen shot dead, one suspect arrested.
Scene described: shattered bus windshield, scattered belongings, wounded lying on sidewalks.
Netanyahu responds, delays corruption trial to visit site; warns of “war on multiple fronts.”
Hamas praises attack but does not claim responsibility.
Military action: Israel encircles Palestinian villages near Ramallah after the assault.
Historical context: Deadliest Israeli attack since Oct. 2024 light rail shooting.
UN data: 49 Israelis killed since Oct. 2023; nearly 1,000 Palestinians killed in same period.

Deep Look: Six Killed in Jerusalem Bus Stop Shooting Amid Rising Tensions

JERUSALEM — A deadly shooting shook Jerusalem on Monday morning when Palestinian attackers opened fire at a crowded bus stop during rush hour, leaving six Israelis dead and at least 12 wounded, according to Israeli officials.

The gunfire erupted at a major intersection leading toward Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem. Footage showed dozens fleeing for cover as bullets shattered the windshield of a bus and personal belongings were strewn across the road.

Attackers Shot Dead, One Arrested

Police said two Palestinian gunmen were killed at the scene by an Israeli soldier and armed civilians who returned fire. Later in the day, police announced the arrest of a third suspect, a resident of east Jerusalem, believed to be connected to the attack.

Hundreds of security forces swarmed the area to ensure no additional attackers or explosives were present. By the afternoon, the military said it was encircling villages near Ramallah in the West Bank as part of its immediate security response.

Eyewitness Accounts and Chaotic Scene

Emergency responders described a scene of devastation: broken glass covering the ground, unconscious victims sprawled across sidewalks, and paramedics rushing to stabilize the wounded.

“This was the deadliest attack in Israel since October 2024,” officials noted, drawing comparisons to a Tel Aviv light rail shooting in which seven were killed.

Netanyahu’s Response

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his scheduled court appearance for his ongoing corruption trial to visit the scene. He warned that Israel is “fighting a war on multiple fronts — Gaza, the West Bank, and inside Israel.”

Netanyahu praised the soldier who shot the attackers, a member of a newly established ultra-Orthodox military unit, calling the intervention critical in preventing further casualties.

Hamas Reaction and Broader Violence

The militant group Hamas praised the attack, framing it as a “natural response to the occupation’s crimes,” though it did not formally claim responsibility.

The Gaza war has fueled a surge in violence across the region:

Palestinian militants have carried out shootings and stabbings in both Israel and the West Bank.
Israeli settlers have been accused of escalating reprisals against Palestinians.

According to U.N. data, since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led raid that ignited the current war:

At least 49 Israelis (including soldiers and police) have been killed in attacks.
Israeli forces and civilians have killed at least 968 Palestinians in Israel and the West Bank. While Israel says many were militants, victims have also included civilians and minors.

Regional Fallout

The attack comes as Israel intensifies its offensive in Gaza, flattening high-rises it says Hamas uses for military purposes. The violence has raised concerns of further escalation spreading into Jerusalem and the West Bank.

For many Israelis, Monday’s attack underscores fears that the conflict is no longer confined to Gaza but is bleeding into daily life in the country’s capital.