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Two Israeli officials have claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned of the deadly attack a week ago, saying there might be a serious escalation after the West Bank annexation report.
After a deadly attack in Jerusalem on Monday (September 8), where six people were killed and six were seriously injured, it has been claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warned about the attack a week ago. As per the Israeli officials who talked to CNN, Israeli security officials had warned the Israeli PM about the potential for “serious escalation” in the occupied West Bank due to the government’s policies there. This came after Netanyahu’s decision to annex the West Bank to Israel.
The officials said that the security assessment presented to the ministers included a warning about a potential flare-up of violence in the West Bank in the upcoming weeks.
Netanyahu at the shooting site
Netanyahu reached the site of the shooting, where he said he “war against terrorism” continues in Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem.
The Israeli PM arrived there after canceling his appearance in court for his corruption trial. After the deadly attack, Netanyahu requested the court to cancel the appearance.
“We are at war against terrorism. The war continues in the Gaza Strip, and unfortunately, also in Jerusalem...In Judea and Samaria (West Bank), we’ve thwarted hundreds of attacks this year, but unfortunately, not today," Netanyahu said from Jerusalem.
Hamas doesn't take responsibility but says this
Following the shooting that took place at the Ramot Junction on Yigal Street on Monday (September 8), which left five people dead and 15 injured, Hamas has praised the deadly terror attack at Ramot Junction in Jerusalem, describing it as a “heroic operation.” In a statement, the group said the assault was “a natural response to the occupation’s crimes and the war of extermination it is waging against our people.” While Hamas stopped short of claiming responsibility, it urged Palestinians in the West Bank to “intensify the confrontation with the occupation and settlers.”