Five Americans among injured in Jerusalem shooting attack
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- 15 Aug 2022
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Around 1:30 am local time Sunday (6:30 p.m. ET), police said in a statement that a "terrorist armed with weapons shot at a bus and vehicles in a parking lot near the Old City of Jerusalem."
Two Americans are being treated at the Hadassah Medical Center, and three at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, according to the hospitals. At least two of the Americans injured were tourists, the hospitals said. Israeli media earlier reported that four American victims were tourists and members of the same family.
Two of the victims are listed as in serious condition, while the other six victims are mildly and moderately injured, according to emergency services. One of the wounded was pregnant, and underwent an emergency caesarean operation. Both mother and baby are in serious condition, according to Shaare Zedek hospital.
The US Embassy in Jerusalem said they are "shocked and saddened" by the attack. They confirmed that US citizens were among the victims and that they were gathering more information.
"We strongly condemn all acts of terrorism and actions that exacerbate tensions," an embassy spokesperson said in a statement to CNN.
"Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims and we wish all of them a quick and full recovery," the statement said.
The US Ambassador to Israel, Tom Nides, also condemned Sunday's attack. "Strongly condemn the terrorist attack outside the Old City of Jerusalem. I am praying for a quick recovery for all of the innocent victims," Nides said in a tweet. Read More…
