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Shooting at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem Leaves at Least 15 Dead, Multiple Injured
Jerusalem, September 8, 2025 – A devastating shooting attack rocked the Ramot Junction in occupied East Jerusalem on Monday morning, leaving at least 15 people dead and numerous others injured, according to initial reports from Israel’s ambulance service, Magen David Adom (MDA).
The attack, described by Israeli police as a suspected “terror attack,” occurred around 10:13 AM local time at a busy bus stop and aboard a bus, plunging the city into chaos during the morning rush hour.
According to Al Jazeera, one of the few outlets reporting the incident, two Palestinian gunmen from the occupied West Bank, identified as 20-year-old Muthanna Omar and 21-year-old Muhammad Taha, allegedly boarded a bus on the 62 line, with one disguised as a ticket inspector, before opening fire on passengers and people at the nearby bus stop.
A soldier and a civilian at the scene returned fire, neutralizing the attackers, who were killed on the spot. The assailants reportedly used an improvised “Carlo” submachine gun, a weapon commonly produced in Palestinian workshops in the West Bank.
MDA paramedics arriving at the scene described a harrowing situation, with victims lying unconscious on the road and sidewalk, surrounded by shattered glass and debris. “This was a very severe scene,” said paramedic Fadi Dekaidek in a statement. Initial reports from MDA indicated 15 casualties, with at least 12 people wounded, six in serious condition.
The death toll has since risen to 15, with the number of injured still being assessed as emergency services continue their response.Israeli authorities have identified the victims as including a 50-year-old man, a woman in her 50s, and three men in their 30s, with a sixth victim, a 57-year-old man, later succumbing to injuries at Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Among the deceased was a Spanish citizen, prompting Spain’s foreign ministry to condemn the attack and summon its ambassador in Tel Aviv for consultations. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, speaking from Budapest, described the incident as a “terrible terror attack” and framed it as part of a broader conflict with “radical Islamist terrorism.”
The attack took place in Ramot, an area Israel captured in the 1967 Arab-Israeli War and later annexed, a move not recognized by the United Nations or most countries. The junction is a major intersection on a road leading to Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem, an area fraught with tension amid ongoing regional conflict.
Hamas, while not claiming responsibility, praised the attackers as “resistance fighters,” calling the shooting a “natural response to the occupation’s crimes.” Islamic Jihad, another Palestinian militant group, also expressed support for the attack without claiming involvement.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the site alongside far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, vowing to pursue those who aided the attackers.
Hundreds of security forces were deployed to search for additional suspects or explosives, and the Israeli military encircled Palestinian villages near Ramallah, where the attackers originated, to conduct interrogations and bolster defenses. Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich controversially blamed the Palestinian Authority for the attack, calling for harsh measures against the attackers’ home villages.
The shooting comes amid heightened violence in the region, with Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and increasing settler violence in the West Bank. According to the UN, at least 49 Israelis have been killed by Palestinians in Israel and the West Bank since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, while over 968 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces and settlers in the same period. The Ramot Junction attack is the deadliest in Jerusalem since a 2023 shooting in Givat Shaul, which claimed three lives.
As investigations continue, the Israeli police and Shin Bet have arrested a suspect in East Jerusalem in connection with the attack. The incident has drawn international condemnation, with European leaders calling for an end to the cycle of violence. The Palestinian Authority condemned the targeting of civilians on both sides, urging de-escalation.This is a developing story, and further details are expected as authorities continue their response and investigation.
Note: The reported death toll of 15 is based on the user’s query citing Israel’s ambulance service and Al Jazeera, but some sources report a lower toll of 4–6 deaths. This discrepancy may reflect ongoing updates or conflicting reports. The article uses the higher figure as per the query but acknowledges the uncertainty as the situation develops.
