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Terrorists behind double bus attack in Jerusalem believed to be 'home-grown' radicals

Israeli police are treating the blasts as a co-ordinated mission

November 23, 2022 08:04
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Police and security personnel at the scene of a suspected terror attack near the entrance to Jerusalem, on November 22, 2022. Two explosions at two bus stops left one person killed and at least another 13 injured. Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ????? ??????? ?????

ByNatalie Lisbona, in Jerusalem

3 min read

The terror cell behind a double bus attack in Jerusalem this morning were "home-grown" radicals as fears mount that the attacks could be part of a larger operation, the deputy mayor of Jerusalem has told the JC.

Nineteen people have been injured in two explosions in West Jerusalem this morning in what is suspected to be a double terror attack, with a further bomb defused last night on the light rail track near Jerusalem Central Bus Station around 10PM last night.

The first victim of the attack has been named as 16 year old Aryeh Shtsupak, a Canadian yeshiva student who lived in Jerusalem.

Speaking to the JC, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum said: “We believe the terrorists are homegrown in Jerusalem radicalised by extremist groups."