West Bank Shooting: 3 Killed in Bus Attack
- Gunmen opened fire on a bus adn car near the Israeli settlement of Kedumim in the West bank on January 6, 2025, killing three Israelis and wounding eight,...
- The attack occurred near Al-Funduq, a Palestinian village used by both Israelis and Palestinians.
- While Hamas praised the attack, the association did not claim responsibility.
Three Israelis are dead and eight wounded following a shooting attack on a bus and car near the Kedumim settlement in the West Bank on January 6, 2025, according to officials. The victims included two elderly women and a police officer. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed swift justice, promising to bring the “despicable murderers” to account. Hamas praised the West Bank attack, but has not claimed responsibility as Israeli forces investigate. This tragic event adds to rising tensions and unrest in the region, which has been escalating since October 2023. News Directory 3 is closely following the developments. What will the response be? Discover what’s next as the situation evolves.
Three Israelis Killed in West Bank Attack Near Kedumim Settlement
Updated January 6, 2025
Gunmen opened fire on a bus adn car near the Israeli settlement of Kedumim in the West bank on January 6, 2025, killing three Israelis and wounding eight, officials said. The three killed included two 70-year-old women and a 35-year-old policeman.
The attack occurred near Al-Funduq, a Palestinian village used by both Israelis and Palestinians. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded, promising to find the “despicable murderers” and hold accountable anyone who assisted them. The Kedumim settlement has been a focal point in the region.
While Hamas praised the attack, the association did not claim responsibility. Israeli forces have launched operations to find those responsible for the West Bank attack.
The incident is part of increased violence in the West Bank as the start of the conflict in October 2023. The ongoing war has resulted in the deaths of more than 45,800 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis.
What’s next
The situation remains tense, and further escalations are possible as Israeli forces continue their search and political tensions remain high in the region.