Israeli media reported that with the death of 37-year-old Yuval Doron Kastelman in the hospital, the death toll from Thursday's Hamas terrorist attack in Jerusalem has risen to four. According to reports, he was severely injured following the shooting by two Hamas attackers at a bus station in Jerusalem and died on the night of his 38th birthday. On Thursday morning, coinciding with the seventh day of the ceasefire in Gaza, two attackers affiliated with Hamas shot at a bus station in Jerusalem, killing or injuring six people, and ultimately they were also shot dead by Israeli soldiers. The Shin Bet, Israel's security agency, identified the two attackers as brothers aged 30 and 38, affiliated with Hamas, who had previously been imprisoned in Israel. Israeli media reported that the initial victims of the incident included a 20-year-old woman, a 60-year-old woman, and a 74-year-old rabbi, with Yuval Doron Kastelman, 37, added to the list. The Hamas militant group claimed responsibility for the Jerusalem attack, calling it a 'heroic' act. The U.S. Secretary of State, who is currently in Israel, condemned the terrorist act on December 9, stating that the shooting on Thursday was a reminder of the 'terrorism threat that Israelis face every day.' The ceasefire was extended, but Hamas launched an armed attack on Israeli citizens in Jerusalem. The armed attack by Hamas attackers at a bus station in Jerusalem left three dead. Blinken described the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as 'productive' and mentioned indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas for extending the ceasefire in Gaza.
The Death Toll from Thursday's Hamas Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem Rises to Four
A Hamas terrorist attack in Jerusalem has resulted in four fatalities, including a 37-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in the attack. The incident occurred during a ceasefire period in Gaza, highlighting ongoing tensions and violence in the region. The U.S. Secretary of State condemned the attack, emphasizing the daily threats faced by Israelis.
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📰 What Happened
A Hamas attack in Jerusalem resulted in four fatalities, including a man who died from injuries sustained during the shooting at a bus station. The attack occurred during a ceasefire period in Gaza, raising tensions in the region.
- The attackers were identified as Hamas affiliates and had prior imprisonment in Israel.
- The attack coincided with ongoing indirect negotiations for extending a ceasefire in Gaza.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been marked by cycles of violence and attempts at peace, with Hamas often at the center of confrontations with Israel.
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