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5 killed in Jerusalem shooting attack

 At least five people, including two gunmen, were killed in a shooting attack here on Thursday morning, according to police and emergency services.

Two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem before being killed on the spot, Israel police said in a statement.

A 24-year-old woman was announced dead at the scene, while two elderly victims died of wounds in hospital, emergency service Magen David Adom was quoted by local media as saying.

The attack occurred almost a year after the same bus stop witnessed a deadly bombing attack on Nov. 23, 2022. ■

Famagusta Gazette