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Who is behind the Jerusalem attack?

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Two Palestinian gunmen from the West Bank carried out the Jerusalem bus stop attack, killing six. Both Hamas and Islamic Jihad praised the attackers but did not claim responsibility.

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Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack at Jerusalem bus stop

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  • Gunmen opened fire at a Jerusalem bus stop, killing at least six people.
  • A soldier and armed civilians shot the attackers dead at the scene. 10s
  • Hamas did not claim responsibility but praised the attack. 22s
  • Israeli forces launched operations in the West Bank and a new offensive in Gaza. 45s
  • Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of further escalation unless hostages are released. 1m 31s
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Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack at Jerusalem bus stop
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CBS News
12 hours ago
Palestinian gunmen kill 6 people in attack at Jerusalem bus stop

Hamas did not claim responsibility for the attack but praised it as a 'heroic operation' by two Palestinian resistance fighters.

Palestinian gunmen kill six at Jerusalem bus stop
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Reuters
23 hours ago
Palestinian gunmen kill six at Jerusalem bus stop

Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, killing six people. The attackers were identified as Palestinians from the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Palestinian gunmen kill six at Jerusalem bus stop
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Reuters
23 hours ago
Palestinian gunmen kill six at Jerusalem bus stop

Hamas praised the two Palestinians as resistance fighters but did not claim responsibility. Islamic Jihad also praised the shooting.

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