Just days after a Egypt brokered truce ended three days of violence between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the densely populated Palestinian enclave of Gaza, a "terror attack in the Old City" has left seven people injured.

A shooting incident on a bus in Jerusalem's Old City early Sunday (August 14) injured seven people, two of whom were critically wounded, reported AFP, citing Israeli police and medics.

"The police were informed of a shooting of a bus ... Police have cordoned off the scene and are searching for a suspect who fled," the police said.

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"We were on scene very quickly. On Ma'ale Hashalom St. we saw a passenger bus standing in the middle of the road, bystanders called us to treat two males around 30 years old who were on the bus with gunshot wounds," said MDA paramedics.

The incident was described as a "terror attack in the Old City" by Israel's emergency medical services, Magen David Adom (MDA).

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Bus driver Daniel Kanievsky told reporters that the attack occurred near King David's Tomb.

"I was coming from the Western Wall. The bus was full of passengers. I stopped at the station of the Tomb of David. At this moment starts the shootings. Two people outside I see falling, two inside were bleeding. Everybody panicked."

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Since March, 19 people, primarily Israeli civilians, have been killed in terror attacks. Three attackers were also slain.

Last week, Israel and Islamic Jihad militants fought for three days in Gaza, a densely populated Palestinian enclave. At least 49 Palestinians were killed in the latest conflict, which concluded last Sunday.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Just days after a Egypt brokered truce ended three days of violence between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the densely populated Palestinian enclave of Gaza, a "terror attack in the Old City" has left seven people injured.

Just days after a Egypt brokered truce ended three days of violence between Israel and Islamic Jihad militants in the densely populated Palestinian enclave of Gaza, a "terror attack in the Old City" has left seven people injured. A shooting incident on a bus in Jerusalem's Old City early Sunday (August 14) injured seven people, two of whom were critically wounded, reported AFP, citing Israeli police and medics. "The police were informed of a shooting of a bus ... Police have cordoned off the scene and are searching for a suspect who fled," the police said. Watch | Israel Elections: Lapid narrows gap with Netanyahu following Gaza flare-up "We were on scene very quickly. On Ma'ale Hashalom St. we saw a passenger bus standing in the middle of the road, bystanders called us to treat two males around 30 years old who were on the bus with gunshot wounds," said MDA paramedics. The incident was described as a "terror attack in the Old City" by Israel's emergency medical services, Magen David Adom (MDA). Also read | In Pics: Operation 'Breaking Dawn', the Israeli tactical mission that used smart bombs to target terror Bus driver Daniel Kanievsky told reporters that the attack occurred near King David's Tomb. "I was coming from the Western Wall. The bus was full of passengers. I stopped at the station of the Tomb of David. At this moment starts the shootings. Two people outside I see falling, two inside were bleeding. Everybody panicked." Also read | Two Palestinian gunmen killed by Israeli forces in West Bank clash Since March, 19 people, primarily Israeli civilians, have been killed in terror attacks. Three attackers were also slain. Last week, Israel and Islamic Jihad militants fought for three days in Gaza, a densely populated Palestinian enclave. At least 49 Palestinians were killed in the latest conflict, which concluded last Sunday. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Seven injured, two grievously, in a 'terror attack' on Jerusalem bus

Israel vowed to restore order in Jerusalem on Sunday after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces. Area near Al-Aqsa mosque has seen violence for several nights. The violence was the worst since 2017. The clashes were fuelled by years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over nearby Palestinian homes in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem.

Ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel "would decisively and responsibly impose law and order in Jerusalem".

Amid growing international calls for a de-escalation, Tunisia said the UN Security Council was to hold a closed-door meeting Monday, at its request, on the violence.

In violence that took place overnight on Saturday, 121 Palestinians were wounded. Many were hit by rubber bullets and stun grenades.

Israeli police said that 17 of its officers were wounded.

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The previous night more than 220 people, again mostly Palestinians, were hurt as police stormed Al-Aqsa, saying Palestinians had thrown rocks and fireworks at officers.

Four Arab countries that normalised ties with Israel over the past year -- the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan -- all condemned Israel's actions and voiced support for the Palestinians.

In Jordan, which made peace with Israel in 1994, several hundred protesters in the capital Amman demanded the closure of the Israeli embassy.&nbsp;

The UN children's agency UNICEF said that over two days, 29 Palestinian children had been injured in east Jerusalem, including a one-year-old.

Eight Palestinian children have been arrested, it said.

(With inputs from agencies

Israel vowed to restore order in Jerusalem on Sunday after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces. Area near Al-Aqsa mosque has seen violence for several nights.

Israel vowed to restore order in Jerusalem on Sunday after hundreds of Palestinian protesters were wounded in a weekend of clashes with Israeli security forces. Area near Al-Aqsa mosque has seen violence for several nights. The violence was the worst since 2017. The clashes were fuelled by years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over nearby Palestinian homes in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem. Ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel "would decisively and responsibly impose law and order in Jerusalem". Amid growing international calls for a de-escalation, Tunisia said the UN Security Council was to hold a closed-door meeting Monday, at its request, on the violence. In violence that took place overnight on Saturday, 121 Palestinians were wounded. Many were hit by rubber bullets and stun grenades. Israeli police said that 17 of its officers were wounded. Also Read | 'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem The previous night more than 220 people, again mostly Palestinians, were hurt as police stormed Al-Aqsa, saying Palestinians had thrown rocks and fireworks at officers. Four Arab countries that normalised ties with Israel over the past year -- the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco and Sudan -- all condemned Israel's actions and voiced support for the Palestinians. In Jordan, which made peace with Israel in 1994, several hundred protesters in the capital Amman demanded the closure of the Israeli embassy. The UN children's agency UNICEF said that over two days, 29 Palestinian children had been injured in east Jerusalem, including a one-year-old. Eight Palestinian children have been arrested, it said. (With inputs from agencies

Israel vows to keep Jerusalem in order

Arab countries, including four that last year agreed to normalise relations with Israel, have condemned a weekend of violence after hundreds of Palestinians were wounded in clashes with Israeli security forces.

The violence around east Jerusalem's revered Al-Aqsa mosque compound and the Old City is the worst since 2017, fuelled by a years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over Palestinian homes.

Criticism of Israeli conduct has poured in from Sudan, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, all nations that last year agreed to normalise, or normalised, relations with the Jewish state.&nbsp;

Khartoum labelled Israeli measures in Jerusalem against Palestinians as "repression", and "coercive action" in a foreign ministry statement late Saturday.

It called on the Israeli government "to refrain from taking unilateral steps that diminish the chances for resuming peace negotiations."

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The UAE and Bahrain condemned Friday's storming of the Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli security forces, and the ensuing crackdown on worshippers seeking to access the site.&nbsp;

Abu Dhabi urged Israeli authorities to "take responsibility for de-escalation" of violence at the holy site, while Manama called on the Israeli government "to stop these rejected provocations against the people of Jerusalem."&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, Morocco expressed "deep concern" over the violence saying King Mohammed VI "considers these violations... (are) likely to fuel tensions."&nbsp;

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said it "rejected" Israeli plans to evacuate Palestinian households from Jerusalem, and called for the reinstatement of the pre-1967 borders.

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Israel occupied east Jerusalem during the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed it, in a move not recognised by most of the international community. &nbsp;

Arab countries, including four that last year agreed to normalise relations with Israel, have condemned a weekend of violence after hundreds of Palestinians were wounded in clashes with Israeli security forces.

Arab countries, including four that last year agreed to normalise relations with Israel, have condemned a weekend of violence after hundreds of Palestinians were wounded in clashes with Israeli security forces. The violence around east Jerusalem's revered Al-Aqsa mosque compound and the Old City is the worst since 2017, fuelled by a years-long bid by Jewish settlers to take over Palestinian homes. Criticism of Israeli conduct has poured in from Sudan, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, all nations that last year agreed to normalise, or normalised, relations with the Jewish state. Khartoum labelled Israeli measures in Jerusalem against Palestinians as "repression", and "coercive action" in a foreign ministry statement late Saturday. It called on the Israeli government "to refrain from taking unilateral steps that diminish the chances for resuming peace negotiations." Also read | 'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem The UAE and Bahrain condemned Friday's storming of the Al-Aqsa mosque by Israeli security forces, and the ensuing crackdown on worshippers seeking to access the site. Abu Dhabi urged Israeli authorities to "take responsibility for de-escalation" of violence at the holy site, while Manama called on the Israeli government "to stop these rejected provocations against the people of Jerusalem." Also read | Jerusalem: Nightly violent encounter injures 178 Palestinians and 6 police officers Meanwhile, Morocco expressed "deep concern" over the violence saying King Mohammed VI "considers these violations... (are) likely to fuel tensions." Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry said it "rejected" Israeli plans to evacuate Palestinian households from Jerusalem, and called for the reinstatement of the pre-1967 borders. Also read | Turkey's Erdogan calls Israel 'terror state' over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa Israel occupied east Jerusalem during the Six-Day War of 1967 and later annexed it, in a move not recognised by most of the international community.

Arab nations hit out at Israel over Jerusalem violence

Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square&nbsp; 
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"Violence breeds violence, stop clashes", he told pilgrims who gathered St. Peter's Square in Rome.

On Saturday, Clashes erupted between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police outside the Old City of Jerusalem as tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers prayed at the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque on Islam's holy night of Laylat al-Qadr.

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In his Sunday address, Pope Francis also prayed for victims of an explosion near a school in Kabul.

"We pray for the victims of the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Kabul. An inhumane action that hit many girls as they left school. Let us pray for each of them and their families, and may God grant peace to Afghanistan," Francis said.

"There are so many Colombians here, let's pray for your homeland", the pontiff added, expressing his concern for clashes in Colombia.

Demonstrations began last week in the Andean country fuelled by outrage at a plan to raise sales taxes. That proposal was cancelled but protesters' demands now include a basic income and the withdrawal of a long-debated health reform that opponents say is too vague to correct inequalities.

(With inputs from agencies)

Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City.

Pope Francis on Sunday (May 9) gave out a call to end violence in Jerusalem. He urged all parties to seek solution to respect the multicultural identity of the Holy City. Pope Francis was speaking at his Sunday address in Peter's Square "Violence breeds violence, stop clashes", he told pilgrims who gathered St. Peter's Square in Rome. On Saturday, Clashes erupted between Palestinian protesters and Israeli police outside the Old City of Jerusalem as tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers prayed at the nearby Al-Aqsa Mosque on Islam's holy night of Laylat al-Qadr. Also Read | Jerusalem: Scores more injured in another night of deadly clashes In his Sunday address, Pope Francis also prayed for victims of an explosion near a school in Kabul. "We pray for the victims of the terrorist attack that took place yesterday in Kabul. An inhumane action that hit many girls as they left school. Let us pray for each of them and their families, and may God grant peace to Afghanistan," Francis said. "There are so many Colombians here, let's pray for your homeland", the pontiff added, expressing his concern for clashes in Colombia. Demonstrations began last week in the Andean country fuelled by outrage at a plan to raise sales taxes. That proposal was cancelled but protesters' demands now include a basic income and the withdrawal of a long-debated health reform that opponents say is too vague to correct inequalities. (With inputs from agencies)

'Stop Clashes': Pope Francis calls for end to violence in Jerusalem

A violent encounter between the Israeli police and Palestinian youth took place in Jerusalem on Friday, leading to more than 170 civilians and six officers getting injured.

Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades on Palestinian youth present at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday.

The violent encounter took place as a result of growing anger over the possibility of eviction of Palestinians from their homes on land which is being claimed by Jewish settlers.

At least 178 Palestinians and six officers have been reportedly injured in this night-time violent encounter.

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After tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered in the hilltop compound surrounding the mosque for their daily prayer, many of them had stayed on to raise their voices against the evictions. However, clashes broke out at the mosque after the evening meal.

“Police must immediately stop firing stun grenades at worshippers, and the youth must calm down and be quiet,” an Aqsa official was heard urging people and police officials to maintain calm.

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The police claim it was the Palestinian youth who first attacked the troops. “We will respond with a heavy hand to any violent disturbance, rioting or harm to our officers, and will work to find those responsible and bring them to justice,” a spokesperson said.

Al-Aqsa is believed to be Islam’s third holiest site. However, tensions have been increasing in the area during the holy month of Ramadan. Nightly clashes in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah have increased in the past month as the Palestinian families face eviction in a long-running legal case.

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A violent encounter between the Israeli police and Palestinian youth took place in Jerusalem on Friday, leading to more than 170 civilians and six officers getting injured.

A violent encounter between the Israeli police and Palestinian youth took place in Jerusalem on Friday, leading to more than 170 civilians and six officers getting injured. Israeli police fired rubber bullets and stun grenades on Palestinian youth present at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Friday. The violent encounter took place as a result of growing anger over the possibility of eviction of Palestinians from their homes on land which is being claimed by Jewish settlers. At least 178 Palestinians and six officers have been reportedly injured in this night-time violent encounter. Watch | After tens of thousands of Palestinians gathered in the hilltop compound surrounding the mosque for their daily prayer, many of them had stayed on to raise their voices against the evictions. However, clashes broke out at the mosque after the evening meal. “Police must immediately stop firing stun grenades at worshippers, and the youth must calm down and be quiet,” an Aqsa official was heard urging people and police officials to maintain calm. انسحاب بعض من القوات المتواجدة في #الأقصى باتجاه باب المغاربة pic.twitter.com/FmCIlDxaZH — وكالة شهاب للأنباء (@ShehabAgency) May 7, 2021 × The police claim it was the Palestinian youth who first attacked the troops. “We will respond with a heavy hand to any violent disturbance, rioting or harm to our officers, and will work to find those responsible and bring them to justice,” a spokesperson said. Al-Aqsa is believed to be Islam’s third holiest site. However, tensions have been increasing in the area during the holy month of Ramadan. Nightly clashes in East Jerusalem’s Sheikh Jarrah have increased in the past month as the Palestinian families face eviction in a long-running legal case. (With inputs from agencies)

Jerusalem: Nightly violent encounter injures 178 Palestinians and 6 police officers

Twenty-two Palestinians were wounded in overnight clashes with Israeli police in annexed east Jerusalem, as tensions flare over a controversial land rights case. Police confirmed 15 arrests in the latest unrest to rock the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood near Jerusalem's walled Old City, where land disputes between Palestinians and Jewish settlers have fuelled hostility for years.

Jerusalem: 22 Palestinians wounded & 15 arrested during clashes over land rights

Palestinians gathered in celebration outside Jerusalem's Damascus Gate on Sunday night after barriers put up by Israeli police were removed. The plaze outside Damascus gate is a traditional gathering spot for Palestinians during the holy month of Ramazan.