Tensions are rising once again between Israel and Palestine with an increase in violence in Jerusalem and the West Bank. A recent survey shows that majority of Palestinians and Israeli Jews think a third intifada is on the Horizon. Listen in to Vikram Chandra.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst rising tensions between Israel, Palestine. Blinken is expected to also hold talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Molly Gambhir tells you.

Gravitas: Antony Blinken meets Netanyahu as Israel, Palestine tensions rise

Amid the soaring tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Egypt at the start of his West Asia trip, where he will reportedly try to de-escalate the situation.

Antony Blinken to visit Jerusalem and  Ramallah amid soaring tension

US: Secretary of State heads to Jerusalem as violence escalates, to meet Egyptian President

US Secy of State Antony Blinken headed to Egypt, will visit Jerusalem & Ramallah

At least seven people have been killed after a Palestinian gunman opened fire outside East Jerusalem Synagogue on Friday night. It is one of the deadliest attacks on Israelis in years. Police have described it as a terrorist incident and it comes after a day of Israel's deadly raid in Jenin.

Jerusalem Synagogue shooting: Attack took place on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

At least seven people were left dead&nbsp;in a shooting that took place outside a Jerusalem&nbsp;synagogue on Friday.&nbsp;The shooter was shot and instantly killed, according to police and medical personnel. In Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, flash floods and severe rains hiton Saturday, January 28, killing three in separate accidents.&nbsp;Among other news, Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man died from his injuries after a traffic check descended into a police assault. Authorities has released the footage of the police confrontation.&nbsp; 
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A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said.&nbsp;

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As New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods which prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. &nbsp;

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At least seven people were left dead in a shooting that took place outside a Jerusalem synagogue on Friday. The shooter was shot and instantly killed, according to police and medical personnel. In Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, flash floods and severe rains hiton Saturday, January 28, killing three in separate accidents. Among other news, Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man died from his injuries after a traffic check descended into a police assault. Authorities has released the footage of the police confrontation. Click on the headlines to read more: Jerusalem synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, including gunman A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said. New Zealand: Three killed in Auckland after record rainfall, flash floods As New Zealand’s biggest city, Auckland is reeling from torrential rains and flash floods on Saturday (January 28), the police have confirmed that three people were killed in separate flood-related incidents. This comes a day after record rainfall and flash floods which prompted the announcement of a state of emergency, evacuations, and closure of the city’s airport which is also the largest one in New Zealand. Tyre Nichols Death: Timeline of investigation, Memphis police body cam footage & family reaction Tyre Nichols, 29, Black man was hospitalised following his arrest on January 7 and succumbed to his injuries three days later, according to the police. Five Black policemen from the Memphis Police Department were dismissed and are now being investigated by the law. Know the timeline of the investigation into Tyre Nichols' death. US: Authorities release footage of police brutality against Tyre Nichols The family of Tyre Nichols, who died after a traffic check descended into a police assault, is urging calm as authorities release the footage of the police confrontation. Nichols passed away days after the January 7 encounter with five former police officers, who are now accused of his murder. US: President Biden names Jeff Zients as new White House chief of staff US President Joe Biden has named Jeff Zients, a longstanding aide who supervised his massive COVID-19 response operation, as the next White House Chief of Staff. Zients previously served in the Obama administration. 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.

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7 killed in East Jerusalem Synagogue shooting as Palestinian gunman opens fire

A shooting on&nbsp;Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics.&nbsp;"Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said.&nbsp;

"Police forces quickly arrived at the scene, engaged with the terrorist and opened fire at him. The terrorist was neutralised," it further stated.

A police spokesman who spoke to&nbsp;AFP said that seven people had been killed. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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A white car that is alleged to have belonged to the gunman was being dismantled by police at the scene.

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"This is a very serious terror attack, "said Fadi Dekidek, a paramedic with the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency response organisation.&nbsp;The MDA reported a total of 10 gunshot victims that included&nbsp;a 70-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy.

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A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics.

A shooting on Friday (January 27) outside a synagogue in east Jerusalem—which Israel has annexed—left at least seven people dead, with the shooter being shot and killed on the spot, according to police and medics. "Earlier this evening at around 8:30 pm (1830 GMT), a terrorist arrived at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov boulevard in Jerusalem and proceeded to shoot at a number of people in the area," a police statement said. "Police forces quickly arrived at the scene, engaged with the terrorist and opened fire at him. The terrorist was neutralised," it further stated. A police spokesman who spoke to AFP said that seven people had been killed. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. 🚨5 #Israelis killed & 5 wounded in a shooting attack near a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov settlements in occupied East Jerusalem. Violence begets violence begets violence.... People don't understand how close the occupied territories are to a full disastrous explosion! pic.twitter.com/UxbMhKjK6z — Muhammad Shehada (@muhammadshehad2) January 27, 2023 × A white car that is alleged to have belonged to the gunman was being dismantled by police at the scene. Also read | Explained: Why is Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit to Jordan important? "This is a very serious terror attack, "said Fadi Dekidek, a paramedic with the Magen David Adom (MDA) emergency response organisation. The MDA reported a total of 10 gunshot victims that included a 70-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy. "I heard a lot of bullets," Matanel Almalem, an 18-year-old student who lives near the synagogue, told AFP at the scene. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Jerusalem synagogue shooting leaves seven dead, including gunman

As per the latest reports, Israel’s national security minister will make a surprise visit to a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem again, he made the previous visit just less than a week after the new far-right government led by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu assumed office.

Report: Israel's national security minister to visit Al-Aqsa again

Senior officials from the U.S., Israel, United Arab, Bahrain and Morocco will convene in Abu Dhabi for a meeting of the Negev Forum to discuss regional integration. The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the region. Watch to know more.

WION Dispatch: Negev Forum to hold meet in Abu Dhabi amid rising tensions in Jerusalem

Days after Israel minister Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, the UN Security Council met over the issue and urged status quo at the site. Meanwhile, Israel called the meeting absurd.

UNSC stresses on Al-Aqsa status quo; Israel, Palestine envoy trade barbs at UN meet

The UN Security Council will be holding a meeting to discuss the controversial visit to Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound by Israeli minister Ben-Gvir, which has drawn widespread condemnation from the Muslim world and criticism by the West.

UNSC to discuss Ben-Gvir's controversial visit to Al-Aqsa compound

Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa Compound in Jerusalem has caused rage not just among Palestinians but even Western governments have warned that such moves threaten the fragile status quo of Jerusalem's holy site. Israel's new far-right national security minister visited the compound on Tuesday. Watch to know more.

WION Dispatch: U.S. leads criticism of Israeli Minister's visit to Al-Aqsa Compound

Dozens of graves on the edge of the old city of Jerusalem were desecrated following which the police began investigating the 'vandalism incident'.&nbsp;The graves reportedly laid in pieces with Christian crosses toppled at a cemetery on Mount Zion.&nbsp;Mount Zion is the place where Christians believe Jesus took his last supper.

"We discovered that more than 30 tombstones and crosses were smashed to pieces," Hosam Naoum, an Anglican bishop, told journalists at the cemetery, news agency AFP reported.

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Standing before one of the damaged graves, Naoum said: "We are not only dismayed but we are very much saddened."

Church authorities cited by AFP said that the vandalism was discovered on Tuesday. The security camera footage from January 1 showed two individuals in Jewish attire engaging in vandalism, AFP reported further.

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"These criminal acts were motivated by religious bigotry and hatred against Christians," the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem said in an official statement.

Israeli police said Tuesday they had launched a probe into "the defacement of a large number of tombstones in the Protestant cemetery".

The cemetery was established in the mid-19th century and is the final resting place of figures including clergy, scientists and politicians.

Israel's foreign ministry called for the perpetrators to be prosecuted, writing on Twitter that "this immoral act is an affront to religion".

Mount Zion lies outside the Old City walls and has drawn pilgrims for centuries. It is also revered by Jews, because of it being the burial place of biblical King David.

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Dozens of graves on the edge of the old city of Jerusalem were desecrated following which the police began investigating the 'vandalism incident'. The graves reportedly laid in pieces with Christian crosses toppled at a cemetery on Mount Zion. Mount Zion is the place where Christians believe Jesus took his last supper. "We discovered that more than 30 tombstones and crosses were smashed to pieces," Hosam Naoum, an Anglican bishop, told journalists at the cemetery, news agency AFP reported. WATCH | Israeli minister visits Jerusalem holy site × Standing before one of the damaged graves, Naoum said: "We are not only dismayed but we are very much saddened." Church authorities cited by AFP said that the vandalism was discovered on Tuesday. The security camera footage from January 1 showed two individuals in Jewish attire engaging in vandalism, AFP reported further. ALSO READ | Israel slams latest UN vote on Palestine as ‘moral decay’ of the multilateral world body "These criminal acts were motivated by religious bigotry and hatred against Christians," the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem said in an official statement. Israeli police said Tuesday they had launched a probe into "the defacement of a large number of tombstones in the Protestant cemetery". The cemetery was established in the mid-19th century and is the final resting place of figures including clergy, scientists and politicians. Israel's foreign ministry called for the perpetrators to be prosecuted, writing on Twitter that "this immoral act is an affront to religion". Mount Zion lies outside the Old City walls and has drawn pilgrims for centuries. It is also revered by Jews, because of it being the burial place of biblical King David. (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.

Christian graves vandalised in Jerusalem cemetery, Israeli cops launch probe

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the Jerusalem holy site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from US and Mideast powers.

Israeli PM Netanyahu postpones UAE trip amid security minister's Aqsa visit

Israel's new national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir visited a Jerusalem flashpoint holy site al-Aqsa mosque, known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Noble Sanctuary.

WION Dispatch: Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir visits volatile Jerusalem holy site

Israel's far-right security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited the compound that houses the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. There are pictures emerging of the Israeli minister at the holy site. This development's been condemned by Palestinians.

Ben-Gvir visits compound housing Al-Aqsa mosque under heavy security

Itamar Ben-Gvir, the ultranationalist national security minister, toured the Jerusalem holy site just days after taking office, drawing a furious reaction from Palestinian leaders.

Israeli minister visits Jerusalem holy site

As Israel prepared to swear-in what is one of the most right-wing government in its history, King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned the incoming government not to cross Jordan’s “red lines”, in a reference to Jerusalem’s holy sites. He said that he is ready for a conflict in case the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change.&nbsp;

Abdullah, in an interview with CNN, said that the people in his country are concerned that those in Israel will try to push for changes to his custodianship of the Muslim and Christian holy sites in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem.

“You always have those people that will try and push that and that is a concern,” Abdullah said without mentioning names.

“If people want to get into a conflict with us, we’re quite prepared,” he told CNN. “I always like to believe that, let’s look at the glass half full, but we have certain red lines… And if people want to push those red lines, then we will deal with that.”

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Jordan considers itself the custodian of the Temple Mount. Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition includes controversial figures, such as Otzmah Yehudit chief Itamar Ben Gvir, who want Israel to assert its sovereignty over the Jerusalem holy site and opening Jewish worship there. This sets up the potential for an escalation in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

Islam’s third-holiest site, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, is located at Temple Mount. Jews also believe it to be the historic location of the two Jewish temples, making it Judaism’s holiest location. While only Muslims are allowed to worship within the compound, Jews can visit the site, but not pray there.

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Israel captured the Temple Mount and Jerusalem’s Old City from Jordan in the 1967 Six Day War. But the Jordanian Waqf was allowed to maintain religious authority there. Under their 1994 peace treaty, Israel recognized Amman’s “special role… in Muslim holy shrines in Jerusalem.”

In case changes are made to this agreement, the situation might escalate and spread to the wider Muslim world. However, the coalition deal stipulates that the status quo “with regard to the holy places” will be preserved.

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As Israel prepared to swear-in what is one of the most right-wing government in its history, King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned the incoming government not to cross Jordan’s “red lines”, in a reference to Jerusalem’s holy sites.

As Israel prepared to swear-in what is one of the most right-wing government in its history, King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned the incoming government not to cross Jordan’s “red lines”, in a reference to Jerusalem’s holy sites. He said that he is ready for a conflict in case the status of Jerusalem’s holy sites change. Abdullah, in an interview with CNN, said that the people in his country are concerned that those in Israel will try to push for changes to his custodianship of the Muslim and Christian holy sites in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. “You always have those people that will try and push that and that is a concern,” Abdullah said without mentioning names. “If people want to get into a conflict with us, we’re quite prepared,” he told CNN. “I always like to believe that, let’s look at the glass half full, but we have certain red lines… And if people want to push those red lines, then we will deal with that.” Also Read | Netanyahu re-election: How Modi-Bibi at helm create 'certain magic' in India-Israel ties Jordan considers itself the custodian of the Temple Mount. Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition includes controversial figures, such as Otzmah Yehudit chief Itamar Ben Gvir, who want Israel to assert its sovereignty over the Jerusalem holy site and opening Jewish worship there. This sets up the potential for an escalation in Israeli-Palestinian violence. Islam’s third-holiest site, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, is located at Temple Mount. Jews also believe it to be the historic location of the two Jewish temples, making it Judaism’s holiest location. While only Muslims are allowed to worship within the compound, Jews can visit the site, but not pray there. × Israel captured the Temple Mount and Jerusalem’s Old City from Jordan in the 1967 Six Day War. But the Jordanian Waqf was allowed to maintain religious authority there. Under their 1994 peace treaty, Israel recognized Amman’s “special role… in Muslim holy shrines in Jerusalem.” In case changes are made to this agreement, the situation might escalate and spread to the wider Muslim world. However, the coalition deal stipulates that the status quo “with regard to the holy places” will be preserved. (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.

Jordan ready for conflict if 'red lines' in Jerusalem are crossed, warns King Abdullah

A man dressed as Santa delivers holiday cheer and Christmas trees to residents in Jerusalem. People were seen posing for pictures with the Santa. Watch this to know more.

Palestinian Santa brings festive cheer to Jerusalem

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East discovered a tunnel was discovered under a United Nations school in Gaza. UNRWA officials said that a "man-made cavity" was detected under the school grounds after which the area was sectioned off and the tunnel was sealed.&nbsp;Gaza is a Palestinian region ruled by&nbsp; the Hamas and is home to a network of tunnels, some of which have been used in previous conflicts with Israel, the UN agency reported on Thursday.&nbsp;

"The agency protested strongly to the relevant authorities in Gaza to express outrage and condemnation of the presence of such a structure underneath one of its installations," the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement.

According to UNRWA, the "cavity" amounted to "a major breach of the agency's neutrality and a breach of international law" and exposed children and UN personnel to "grave security and safety hazards." As per&nbsp;the Israeli army, the tunnel was really built by insurgents in Gaza.

"Rain likely created a hole in the ground that revealed the structure of a terrorist tunnel next to a UNRWA school in Gaza," an Israeli military source told AFP on condition of anonymity.

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A range of tunnels have been constructed in Gaza since 2007, when Israel imposed a punishing embargo in response to Hamas seizing power. A number of these tunnels cross the Israeli border below.

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Throughout the fighting in May 2021, Israel launched many attacks against what it referred to as the "Gaza Metro," a network of tunnels that had allowed militants to move about without being seen by Israeli drones and to surprise Israeli objectives.

Israeli military leaders worry that extremists might use these tunnels to kidnap civilians or Israelis and use them as pawns in prisoner trades.

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East discovered a tunnel was discovered under a United Nations school in Gaza.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East discovered a tunnel was discovered under a United Nations school in Gaza. UNRWA officials said that a "man-made cavity" was detected under the school grounds after which the area was sectioned off and the tunnel was sealed. Gaza is a Palestinian region ruled by the Hamas and is home to a network of tunnels, some of which have been used in previous conflicts with Israel, the UN agency reported on Thursday. "The agency protested strongly to the relevant authorities in Gaza to express outrage and condemnation of the presence of such a structure underneath one of its installations," the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said in a statement. According to UNRWA, the "cavity" amounted to "a major breach of the agency's neutrality and a breach of international law" and exposed children and UN personnel to "grave security and safety hazards." As per the Israeli army, the tunnel was really built by insurgents in Gaza. "Rain likely created a hole in the ground that revealed the structure of a terrorist tunnel next to a UNRWA school in Gaza," an Israeli military source told AFP on condition of anonymity. Also read | UN plans further Russian fertiliser exports to Africa, upbeat on ammonia pipeline A range of tunnels have been constructed in Gaza since 2007, when Israel imposed a punishing embargo in response to Hamas seizing power. A number of these tunnels cross the Israeli border below. WATCH | WION Climate Tracker: Canada to host UN Biodiversity Summit to safeguard nature Throughout the fighting in May 2021, Israel launched many attacks against what it referred to as the "Gaza Metro," a network of tunnels that had allowed militants to move about without being seen by Israeli drones and to surprise Israeli objectives. Israeli military leaders worry that extremists might use these tunnels to kidnap civilians or Israelis and use them as pawns in prisoner trades. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

UNRWA discovers terrorist tunnel under Gaza school

An Israeli man succumbed to his injuries and passed away, on Saturday, after he had sustained injuries in one of the twin blasts that hit Jerusalem, raising the death toll from the attack to two. Earlier this week, Jerusalem was hit by two explosions, one of which resulted in the death of Aryeh Schupak, a 15-year-old Israeli-Canadian national.&nbsp;

The victim who recently passed away was a man named Tadesse Teshome Ben Ma’ada, said the Shaare Zedek Medical Centre in Jerusalem. They also said that he was critically injured after the first blast that took place on Wednesday near a typically crowded bus stop on the outskirts of the city.&nbsp; 
 
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“The trauma and intensive care teams of Shaare Zedek fought for his life, but unfortunately his injury was very fatal,” said the hospital in a statement. It added, “We offer our deepest condolences to the family.” The 50-year-old immigrated from Ethiopia&nbsp;nearly two decades ago, said the local media reports.&nbsp;

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The city was rocked by two explosions on Wednesday morning (November 23) within an hour. According to media reports, the first one took place at around 7:00 am at the main entrance of Jerusalem in Givat Shaul. At 7:30 a second blast was reported at the Ramot junction which is another entrance to the city.&nbsp;

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At least 18 injuries were reported at the time while three were in critical condition after the attack. Subsequently, the Israeli police blamed Palestinians but no group has claimed responsibility yet. This comes amid a rise in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and an uptick in attacks from both sides.&nbsp;

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An Israeli man succumbed to his injuries and passed away, on Saturday, after he had sustained injuries in one of the twin blasts that hit Jerusalem, raising the death toll from the attack to two.

An Israeli man succumbed to his injuries and passed away, on Saturday, after he had sustained injuries in one of the twin blasts that hit Jerusalem, raising the death toll from the attack to two. Earlier this week, Jerusalem was hit by two explosions, one of which resulted in the death of Aryeh Schupak, a 15-year-old Israeli-Canadian national. The victim who recently passed away was a man named Tadesse Teshome Ben Ma’ada, said the Shaare Zedek Medical Centre in Jerusalem. They also said that he was critically injured after the first blast that took place on Wednesday near a typically crowded bus stop on the outskirts of the city. ALSO READ | 16-year-old boy killed, 22 injured in two explosions near bus stops in Jerusalem “The trauma and intensive care teams of Shaare Zedek fought for his life, but unfortunately his injury was very fatal,” said the hospital in a statement. It added, “We offer our deepest condolences to the family.” The 50-year-old immigrated from Ethiopia nearly two decades ago, said the local media reports. ALSO WATCH | The West Asia Post: Twin blasts rock Jerusalem The city was rocked by two explosions on Wednesday morning (November 23) within an hour. According to media reports, the first one took place at around 7:00 am at the main entrance of Jerusalem in Givat Shaul. At 7:30 a second blast was reported at the Ramot junction which is another entrance to the city. ALSO READ | 18-year-old Palestinian kills three Israelis in West Bank At least 18 injuries were reported at the time while three were in critical condition after the attack. Subsequently, the Israeli police blamed Palestinians but no group has claimed responsibility yet. This comes amid a rise in tensions between Israelis and Palestinians and an uptick in attacks from both sides. (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.

Man, critically injured in Jerusalem bomb blasts at bus stops, dies; toll rises to two

Twin blasts near bus stops in Jerusalem, killed at least one person and injured 22 others, in what police say are suspected attacks by Palestinians.

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Three people have been arrested after two blasts have gone off near bus stops in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing one person and injuring at least 22.

Jerusalem Twin Blasts: Teenager killed, several injured after explosions at two bus stations

Jerusalem was rocked by two explosions on Wednesday morning, leaving a 16-year-old boy dead and 22 injured.&nbsp;The blasts occurred at two bus stops at the entrance to Jerusalem during peak commute hours. The first one was reported from the main entrance of Jerusalem in Givat Shaul, around 7 am, while the second blast took off at the Ramot junction, another entrance to Jerusalem at 7.30 am, the Times of Israel newspaper reported.

More than 11 people were injured in Givat Shaul, while two were lightly hurt by shrapnel in the second explosion. All the injured have been admitted to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals in the city.

Yosef Haim Gabay, a medic who was at the scene when the blasts occurred, told Army Radio that “there is damage everywhere here” and that some of the wounded were bleeding heavily.

Videos shared on social media purportedly showed&nbsp;police closing&nbsp;off the Route 1 highway following the first blast.

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Though it was unclear as to who was responsible for the blasts, the enforcement officials have reportedly found an explosive device left in a bag. 
 
Police spokesman Eli Levi told Israeli Army Radio that the explosive devices were hidden in bags and were packed with nails to maximise the impact. Reports said they appear to have been detonated from afar by mobile phone.

Visiting the scene, Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai said there may have been two attackers.

“This is a framework of attack that we haven’t seen for many years,” Shabtai said.

The security officers are conducting a combing operation in the area in an attempt to find any suspects connected to the explosion.

Meanwhile, the Hamas terror group hailed the attacks, though did not divulge whether it was responsible for the attacks.

“The action conveyed the message to the occupation by saying that our people will stand firm on their land and cling to the path of resistance,” Mohammad Hamada, a Hamas spokesperson, said in a statement.

“The coming days will be intense and more difficult for the enemy, the time has come for the creation of cells that are spread all over Palestine and are ready for a confrontation,” he added.

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Jerusalem was rocked by two explosions on Wednesday morning, leaving a 16-year-old boy dead and 22 injured. The blasts occurred at two bus stops at the entrance to Jerusalem during peak commute hours.

Jerusalem was rocked by two explosions on Wednesday morning, leaving a 16-year-old boy dead and 22 injured. The blasts occurred at two bus stops at the entrance to Jerusalem during peak commute hours. The first one was reported from the main entrance of Jerusalem in Givat Shaul, around 7 am, while the second blast took off at the Ramot junction, another entrance to Jerusalem at 7.30 am, the Times of Israel newspaper reported. More than 11 people were injured in Givat Shaul, while two were lightly hurt by shrapnel in the second explosion. All the injured have been admitted to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals in the city. Yosef Haim Gabay, a medic who was at the scene when the blasts occurred, told Army Radio that “there is damage everywhere here” and that some of the wounded were bleeding heavily. Videos shared on social media purportedly showed police closing off the Route 1 highway following the first blast. Blast reported at Jerusalem bus stop this morning. Ten people reported wounded… pic.twitter.com/tTl7hrAJf2 — Baker Atyani (@atyanibaker) November 23, 2022 × Though it was unclear as to who was responsible for the blasts, the enforcement officials have reportedly found an explosive device left in a bag. Police spokesman Eli Levi told Israeli Army Radio that the explosive devices were hidden in bags and were packed with nails to maximise the impact. Reports said they appear to have been detonated from afar by mobile phone. Visiting the scene, Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai said there may have been two attackers. “This is a framework of attack that we haven’t seen for many years,” Shabtai said. The security officers are conducting a combing operation in the area in an attempt to find any suspects connected to the explosion. Meanwhile, the Hamas terror group hailed the attacks, though did not divulge whether it was responsible for the attacks. “The action conveyed the message to the occupation by saying that our people will stand firm on their land and cling to the path of resistance,” Mohammad Hamada, a Hamas spokesperson, said in a statement. “The coming days will be intense and more difficult for the enemy, the time has come for the creation of cells that are spread all over Palestine and are ready for a confrontation,” he added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Australian government has reversed the previous government's recognition of west Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and said the issue should be resolved as part of peace talks between Israel and Palestine.

Australia removes reference to west Jerusalem as Israel capital

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