‘Heinous terrorist assault’: PM Modi condemns shooting in Israel; extends condolences | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the heinous terrorist assault on civilians in Israel. PM Modi mentioned that India “condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.“Strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Jerusalem today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those injured. India condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stands firm in its policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism,” PM Modi wrote on X.At least six folks have been killed and 12 others wounded after gunmen opened hearth on a bus at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem on Monday. The shooting occurred at a significant intersection on the northern entrance to Jerusalem, on a street that results in Jewish settlements situated in east Jerusalem.The attackers shot folks ready at a bus cease, mentioned the police, whereas Israeli media reported the attackers additionally boarded a crowded bus and opened hearth inside.Footage from the scene confirmed commuters fleeing in the course of the morning rush hour as gunfire erupted close to a bus cease. Paramedics described chaos, shattered glass, and a number of victims mendacity unconscious on the street and sidewalk. Israel police reported that two ‘terrorists’ have been ‘neutralised’ shortly after the assault, although they didn’t make clear their situation.Hundreds of Israeli safety personnel rushed to the world to seek for further attackers or explosives. The army mentioned it has encircled Palestinian villages close to Ramallah in the West Bank as a part of stepped-up safety measures following the assault. Hamas hailed the assault as a ‘pure response to the occupation’s crimes,’ although it stopped wanting claiming direct duty.