An Israeli child who was critically wounded in a shooting attack on a bus near Beit Jala in the West Bank has died, Israeli emergency services confirmed. The shooting left four people injured, including two adults who are in stable condition.
An Israeli child has died from his injuries after being critically wounded in a shooting attack on a bus near Beit Jala in the West Bank on Wednesday night, Israeli emergency services confirmed on Thursday, December 12.
The attack left four people wounded, including the 10-year-old boy, who was initially in critical condition. Two adults were also injured but are reported to be in stable condition. The victims were treated at Hadassah Medical Center.
The Israeli military has classified the incident as a terrorist attack, with the area around Bethlehem sealed off as authorities pursued the assailant. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region.
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