‘Painful and difficult moment’: Israeli President
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:40
The full post warning Gaza of a ‘hurricane of strikes’
The attack came after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said wrote on X in the morning: “Today, a powerful hurricane will strike the skies of Gaza City, and the roofs of the terror towers will.”
“This is a final warning to the murderers and rapists of Hamas in Gaza and in luxury hotels abroad: Release the hostages and lay down your weapons—or Gaza will be destroyed, and you will be annihilated.
“The IDF continues as planned—and is preparing to expand the manoeuvre to decisively defeat Gaza.”
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:36
What we know about the victims who died
Four men were pronounced dead at the scene, including a 50-year-old man and three men in their 30s, Israel’s paramedic service Magen David Adom said.
A woman in her 50s was pronounced dead after being taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in critical condition.
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:34
Seven in serious condition, a pregnant women was injured: authorities
Seven people were in serious condition with gunshot wounds and several others were “lightly injured by glass”, Israeli paramedics service Magen David Adom said.
A pregnant woman was amongst the 12 people injured, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said.
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:33
Rescue teams rushed to attend the victims and people injured
Israeli Zaka rescue and recovery team carry the body of a victim (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Israeli Zaka rescue and recovery team carry the body of a victim (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:31
Netanyahu sends condolences to families of victims
“I would like to send condolences to the families of those who were murdered and, of course, best wishes for a quick recovery to those who were wounded,” Netanyahu added.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the scene of the attack ( Haim Zach (GPO))
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:29
Netanyahu: authorities cordoning off villages where attackers came from
Speaking at the scene, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said authorities are cordoning off the villagers where the attackers came from.
“We are now engaged in pursuit and are cordoning off the villages from which the murderers came,” he said.
“We will apprehend whoever aided and dispatched them, and we will take even stronger steps.”
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:23
Hamas affirm the attack as ‘natural response’ to Israel’s offensive
Hamas has issued a statement affirming the attack. It did not claim the attack.
We affirm that this operation is a natural response to the occupation’s crimes and war of extermination it is waging against our people.
Hamas
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 12:00
Officers recover weapons at the scene while IDF encircle areas outside Ramallah
Officers at the scene recovered weapons used by the attackers, including ammunition and a knife, police added.
The IDF said its soldiers are also searching the scene for suspects and encircling several areas on the outskirts of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank “to thwart terrorism and strengthen the defence effort”.
The junction is located in a part of Jerusalem that Israel captured in the 1967 war and later annexed in a move that the United Nations and most countries do not recognise.
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 11:59
Paramedics describe chaotic scene with glass everywhere
Paramedics described a chaotic scene, with victims lying wounded and unconscious on the road and pavement.
Footage from the scene showed dozens of people fleeing from a bus stop during morning rush hour and heavy police presence in the Ramot area following the shooting.
Steffie Banatvala8 September 2025 11:58