Hamas Praises Jerusalem Attack Killing Five, Soldier Neutralizes Terrorists

A deadly shooting attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, carried out by two Palestinian attackers from the West Bank, resulted in the deaths of five Israelis and injuries to at least a dozen others. The attackers were swiftly neutralized by an IDF soldier from the ultra-Orthodox Hasmonean Brigade and an armed Kollel student, with Israeli officials and opposition leaders praising the soldier's heroic actions. Hamas praised the attack as a "heroic operation" and called on Palestinians to escalate confrontations against Israeli forces and settlers, although it did not claim direct responsibility. The attack disrupted Israeli political proceedings, including the cancellation of Prime Minister Netanyahu's scheduled testimony. Israeli leaders, including Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan, condemned the attack while emphasizing the commitment to bring those responsible to justice. The incident underscores ongoing tensions and violence between Israelis and Palestinians, with militant groups using the attack to rally support for further confrontations.