Israeli media reported on January 28 that the Israeli police had arrested 42 people in connection with a gun attack on the evening of January 27 near a synagogue in Jerusalem that left at least 7 people dead and 10 others injured. love.
On Twitter, Israeli police said the perpetrator was a 21-year-old Palestinian man living in East Jerusalem.
Initial investigation results show that the perpetrator carried out the attack alone.
According to the Times of Israel, among those arrested were relatives and friends of the perpetrator.
[Israel: Liên tiếp xảy ra các vụ tấn công bằng súng tại Jerusalem]
Speaking on Al-Aqsa TV channel, the spokesman Hamas movement Hazem Kasem identified the attack as retaliation for an Israeli raid in refugee camp in the city of Jenin on January 26 caused at least 9 Palestinians die.
US President Joe Biden on the evening of January 27 had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which the head of the White House condemned the case. gun attack in Jerusalem.
Mr. Biden offered to support the government and people of Israel, stressing “the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security.”
Egypt, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, the UK, the United Nations and many others condemned the attack and offered to support Israel.
Quang Minh (VNA/Vietnam+)
