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1 killed, 8 wounded in terror attack near Jerusalem
Updated On: 23 February, 2024 07:35 AM IST | Tel Aviv | Agencies
Israeli forces kill 2 gunmen on spot, third flees but killed later
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Palestinians check the rubble of the al-Faruq mosque in Rafah after Israeli bombardment. Pics/AP
One person was killed and eight others were injured in when three Palestinians opened fire on cars waiting to pass a checkpoint north of Jerusalem on Thursday morning. Two of the gunmen were shot and killed by police officers at the scene, said Police Commander Uzi Levy. The third gunmen fled the scene, only to be killed by police shortly afterwards.
The eight victims were evacuated to local hospitals. According to Magen David Adom emergency responders, two were seriously injured, three were moderately injured, and three suffered light injuries. The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) identified the terrorists as 31-year-old Kadam Zuahara of Bethlehem, his 26-year-old brother Muhammad, and 31-year-old Ahmed Alohash. All are from Bethlehem.
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