The shooting attack in the old city of Jerusalem. A short time ago, following a manhunt in which many forces of the police, MGB and the General Security Service took part, the terrorist suspected of carrying out the attack last night in the Old City of Jerusalem turned himself in and the weapon he allegedly used to carry out the shooting was seized.
As I recall, tonight, around 01:30, a terrorist armed with weapons arrived and shot at a bus and vehicles that were parked near the Shulchan David parking lot in the Old City of Jerusalem. As a result of the shooting, several civilians were injured with varying degrees of injury and they were evacuated for medical treatment.
Prime Minister Yair Lapid was updated during the night and morning on the details of the overnight shooting attack in Jerusalem and receives regular updates. Lapid said: “The security forces, the Shin Bet, the IDF, and the police are working to get the despicable terrorist and will not stop until he is caught, let all those who seek our harm know that they will pay a price for any harm to civilians. Jerusalem is our capital city and a tourist center for all religions, police forces And the IDF is working to restore peace and a sense of security in the city. I send my wishes for a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack and strengthen their worried families.”
Defense Minister Benny Gantz said: “A serious attack tonight in Jerusalem. The security forces are working in the field and will lay hands on the terrorist and his aides. I pray together with all the citizens of Israel for the healing of the wounded.”