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Shalom Aharon Baadani, 17, died from his wounds in the [[Hadassah Medical Center]] two days later.<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Teen-hurt-in-Jerusalem-light-rail-attack-succumbs-to-wounds-381095 Teen hurt in Jerusalem light rail attack succumbs to wounds]</ref> Baadani was riding his bicycle at the time of the attack, when he was struck by the moving vehicle.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4588872,00.html Anonymous terror victim identified using cellphone]</ref> |
Shalom Aharon Baadani, 17, died from his wounds in the [[Hadassah Medical Center]] two days later.<ref>[http://www.jpost.com/Breaking-News/Teen-hurt-in-Jerusalem-light-rail-attack-succumbs-to-wounds-381095 Teen hurt in Jerusalem light rail attack succumbs to wounds]</ref> Baadani was riding his bicycle at the time of the attack, when he was struck by the moving vehicle.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4588872,00.html Anonymous terror victim identified using cellphone]</ref> |
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Abd al-Karim Nafith Hamid, 60, from [[Anata]] in the West Bank dies of his injuries in hospital on 7 December.<ref name=Newman8>{{cite news|last1=Newman|first1=Marissa|title=Palestinian victim of Jerusalem car-ramming attack dies|url=www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-victim-of-jerusalem-car-ramming-attack-dies/#ixzz3LK1FGRHE|accessdate=8 December 2014|publisher=Times of Israel|date=8 December 2014}}</ref> |
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In addition to the death there were several other injuries, including police officers. According to [[Magen David Adom]] there were 10 additional injuries, including 1 in critical condition, 2 seriously, 3 moderately and 4 lightly injured.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url = http://www.timesofisrael.com/driver-plows-into-jerusalem-crowd-in-suspected-terror-attack/|title = 1 killed as driver plows into Jerusalem crowd in terror attack|last = Ho|first = Spencer|date = 5 November 2014|work = The Times of Israel|accessdate = 5 November 2014}}</ref> |
In addition to the death there were several other injuries, including police officers. According to [[Magen David Adom]] there were 10 additional injuries, including 1 in critical condition, 2 seriously, 3 moderately and 4 lightly injured.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url = http://www.timesofisrael.com/driver-plows-into-jerusalem-crowd-in-suspected-terror-attack/|title = 1 killed as driver plows into Jerusalem crowd in terror attack|last = Ho|first = Spencer|date = 5 November 2014|work = The Times of Israel|accessdate = 5 November 2014}}</ref> |
Revision as of 15:51, 8 December 2014
November 2014 Jerusalem vehicular attack | |
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Location | Jerusalem |
Date | 5 November 2014 |
Attack type | Vehicle attack |
Deaths | 3 (1 IBP officer, 1 civilian, 1 attacker) |
Injured | 10 civilians, 3 soldiers |
On 5 November 2014, in a terrorist ramming attack, a Hamas operative[1] deliberately drove a van at high speed into a crowd of people waiting at the Shimon HaTzadik light rail station in the Arzei HaBira neighborhood of Jerusalem.
Attack
The perpetrator drove his van into a crowd of people at a light rail stop then left his van, and attacked nearby pedestrians with a metal crowbar.[2] Police and Border Police forces then stated the perpetrator came at them with the crowbar, and in response shot the driver, killing him.[3] One man was killed, and fourteen others were wounded.[2]
The perpetrator, Ibrahim al-Akri, was a resident of Shuafat, held Israeli citizenship, and was a known supporter of Hamas.[2] His brother, Musa al-Akri, was a member of the Hamas cell that murdered border policeman Nissim Toledano in 1992. He was released from Israeli prison in the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange and exiled to Turkey.[4] The attack comes shortly after Ibrahim al-Akari was released from prison due to security concerns.[5] His family stated that his "martyrdom" was in response to the recent issues involving the Temple Mount.[6] His funeral was attended by thousands of Palestinians holding signs calling al-Akri a hero and a martyr, as well as calling for the death to more Israel Defense Forces' soldiers.[7]
Victims
The first man killed was identified as Border Police officer Jedan Assad from the Druze village of Beit Jann.[8] Assad was a 38 year old father to a 3 year old boy, his wife was 5 months pregnant with their second child at the time of his death.[8][9] President Reuven Rivlin visited the family, describing Assad as, "a devoted family man, a tremendous soldier," and calling the Druze community, "an inseparable part of the Israeli experience."[10]
Shalom Aharon Baadani, 17, died from his wounds in the Hadassah Medical Center two days later.[11] Baadani was riding his bicycle at the time of the attack, when he was struck by the moving vehicle.[12]
Abd al-Karim Nafith Hamid, 60, from Anata in the West Bank dies of his injuries in hospital on 7 December.[13]
In addition to the death there were several other injuries, including police officers. According to Magen David Adom there were 10 additional injuries, including 1 in critical condition, 2 seriously, 3 moderately and 4 lightly injured.[8]
Response
Jerusalem police placed concrete barriers at light rail stations to prevent future attacks.[4]
In response to this attack, Jordan announced that they will be recalling their ambassador to Israel due to the unrest. Additionally they will be filling a motion with the United Nations Security Council over the continued unrest in Jerusalem.[14]
Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack,[15] and called the driver a martyr who succeeded in his "heroic operation."[16] Hamas also calls on the Palestinian people to continue such attacks against Israel in defense of al-Aksa.[16]
Aqari's 16-year-old son said "When I got home, I heard about the attack and I was very happy." Aqari's wife described her husband's motive for going on a killing spree. "From the morning hours he kept close watch on what was happening at Al-Aqsa. He saw the blood, the wounded, the desecration and everything that was going on. He quickly left the house and went to the place of the attack to earn a place for himself among the shahids [martyrs] and heroes."[17]
John Kerry the United States Secretary of State spoke out against the attack, calling for peacemakers to control the peace process.[18]
See also
- October 2014 Jerusalem vehicular attack
- 2014 Jerusalem tractor attack
- 2008 Jerusalem vehicular attack
- 2008 Jerusalem bulldozer attack
- Silent Intifada
References
- ^ Dvir, Noam (5 November 2014). "LIVE: Terror attack in Jerusalem kills 1, terrorist shot dead". Ynetnews. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ a b c Terror in Jerusalem: Police shoot dead driver who rammed car into light rail station (5 November 2014). "Terror in Jerusalem: One dead as Palestinian driver rams van into crowded light rail station". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Kershner, Isabel (5 November 2014). "Driver Plows Into Pedestrians Near Jerusalem Train Station". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ a b "In wake of attacks, concrete blocks to protect light rail stations". Israel HaYom. 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Police: 1 dead after car rams Jerusalem train platform in terror attack". Fox News. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Family of slain terrorist 'proud' of Jerusalem attack, Al-Acri's 'martyrdom' - Retrieved 5 November 2014
- ^ http://www.timesofisrael.com/security-forces-brace-for-violence-ahead-of-friday-prayers/ Riots erupt in capital as thousands mourn slain terrorist]
- ^ a b c Ho, Spencer (5 November 2014). "1 killed as driver plows into Jerusalem crowd in terror attack". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Ho, Spencer (6 November 2014). "Thousands attend funeral of slain Border Police officer". Times of Israel. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ AZstaff (7 November 2014). "Rivlin: Druze 'An Inseparable Part of Israeli Experience'". Arutz Sheva. Retrieved 18 November 2014.
- ^ Teen hurt in Jerusalem light rail attack succumbs to wounds
- ^ Anonymous terror victim identified using cellphone
- ^ Newman, Marissa (8 December 2014). [www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-victim-of-jerusalem-car-ramming-attack-dies/#ixzz3LK1FGRHE "Palestinian victim of Jerusalem car-ramming attack dies"]. Times of Israel. Retrieved 8 December 2014.
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value (help) - ^ Eglash, Ruth (5 November 2014). "Palestinian attacker rams car into Jerusalem rail line; 1 killed". The Washington Post. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ Winer, Stuart (5 November 2014). "Hamas takes responsibility for Jerusalem van attack". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
- ^ a b Hamas claims Jerusalem terror attack, calls on Palestinians 'to defend al-Aksa' - Retrieved 5 November 2014
- ^ Shlomi Eldar, The Third Intifada Is Here. November 6, 2014, Al-monitor.
- ^ Kerry says Jerusalem attack an atrocity 'making matters worse' - Retrieved 5 November 2014