Images of the attack claimed by Hamas in Jerusalem

“The two suspects involved in the shooting were neutralized on the spot” by a civilian and two soldiers on leave, police said.

Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack and called for “escalation of resistance” against Israel, without specifying whether this call concerned the occupied West Bank or the Gaza Strip, where the fighting has stopped as part of a truce.

After the attack, the Israeli prime minister spoke of his desire to expand the distribution of weapons. “The government I lead will continue to expand the distribution of weapons to citizens. It is a measure that has proven itself time and time again in the war against deadly terrorism.”defended Benjamin Netanyahu.