A terrorist attack occurred at Jerusalem’s Ramot Junction on September 8, 2025, killing at least six Israeli civilians and injuring over a dozen more in one of the deadliest attacks in Jerusalem this year.
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Key Facts
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Attack Details: Two Palestinian gunmen arrived by car at the busy Ramot Junction, a location frequented by religious Jews, before opening fire on a bus stop and boarding a packed bus, spraying bullets with a makeshift “Carlo” submachine gun. Security camera footage showed dozens of bystanders fleeing in panic as the attack unfolded during the morning rush hour.
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Casualties: Emergency medical services reported at least six fatalities, including three rabbis, and 21 wounded, with several in critical condition. Victims included men in their 30s and 50s as well as a woman in her mid-40s.
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Response: The terrorists were shot and killed at the scene by a squad commander from the IDF’s Haredi Hashmonaim Brigade and a Haredi civilian armed with a licensed pistol. Their quick action is credited with saving many lives.
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Police and Army: Israeli security forces immediately cordoned off the area, dispatched large numbers for evacuation and investigation, and began searches in nearby Palestinian villages allegedly linked to the attackers.
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Prime Minister Statement: Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the nation from the attack site, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to combat terrorism and offering condolences to the victims’ families.
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Jewish Community Response: The attack is especially devastating for Jerusalem’s religious communities. The swift response by Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) security personnel, called “Haredim leHatzalah,” has been described as a sign of resilience, and synagogues around Jerusalem are holding prayers and memorials for the victims.
Jewish Public Outrage
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Religious Leaders and Communities: Prominent rabbis and community leaders mourned the loss, urging unity and increased vigilance. Several of the deceased were on their way to yeshiva; their deaths are seen as both a communal tragedy and a point of reflection on the continued threats facing Israel’s religious population.
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Security Reforms: The incident has reignited discussion in the Israeli religious public about the importance of armed civilian response, with one of the decisive defenders in the attack identified as a Haredi Jew who received his weapons license under recent reforms.
Ongoing Investigation
Security measures remain heightened in Jerusalem and nearby West Bank regions as Israeli authorities look for additional suspects or accomplices. The attack has been condemned by Jewish leaders worldwide, and community organizations are coordinating aid and support for the victims’ families.
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