2 US Citizens Wounded in Jerusalem in Deadly Terror Attack, Ambassador Says

Two American citizens were among the injured after a pair of explosions rocked two bus stops in Jerusalem during the height of rush hour Wednesday morning, the US ambassador to Israel confirmed.

The bombs injured at least 18 victims and killed a Canadian-Israeli teenager in what Israeli police said were Palestinian attacks.

“Sadly, I can now confirm that two American citizens were among those injured in today’s terrorist attacks in Jerusalem,” said Amb. Tom Nides tweeted. “As we head into Thanksgiving, I’m thankful they’re on the mend. I’m praying for a peaceful holiday in the United States, Jerusalem, or wherever you’re celebrating.”

The first blast occurred shortly after 7 a.m. local time at a busy bus station. Israeli police suspect that a bag of explosives was detonated remotely.

THE WHITE HOUSE CONDEMNS THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN JERUSALEM, MOURNING THE LOSS OF LIFE

Members of the Zaka Rescue and Recovery Team clean up blood from the scene of an explosion at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
(AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

The second was fired half an hour later in Ramot, a settlement north of the city. Police said one person died of his injuries and at least three others were seriously injured in the blasts.

Police, who were searching for the suspected attackers, said their initial findings showed that explosive devices loaded with shrapnel were planted at both locations. Police said they deployed extra officers to the city after the blasts.

THE WHITE HOUSE CONDEMNS THE TERRORIST ATTACKS IN JERUSALEM, MOURNING THE LOSS OF LIFE

Israeli police inspect the scene of an explosion at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

The victim who died was identified as 15-year-old Aryeh Schupak, who was on his way to a Jewish seminary when the explosion occurred, according to a notice announcing his death. Schupak was also a Canadian citizen, according to Canada’s ambassador to Israel, Lisa Stadelbauer.

Israeli police inspect the scene of an explosion at a bus stop in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. Two explosions have taken place near bus stops in Jerusalem, killing one person and at least 14 wounded, in what Israeli police said were suspects. Palestinian attacks.
(AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

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Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Israel would hunt down the attackers.

“They can run, they can hide, it won’t help them,” he said in a statement. “We will punish them to the fullest extent of the law.”

Ronn Blitzer of Fox News and The Associated Press contributed to this report.