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Jerusalem bombing funeral: 'Aryeh didn't know anger'

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Funeral of Aryeh Shechopek who was killed earlier today in a terror attack when two explosions at two bus stops at the entrances to Jerusalem that also left at least another 13 injured. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Funeral of Aryeh Shechopek who was killed earlier today in a terror attack when two explosions at two bus stops at the entrances to Jerusalem that also left at least another 13 injured.
(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

Route One reopens to traffic after terror attack

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel's Route One reopened to traffic in both directions shortly before 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning several hours after it closed due to the two explosions near the entrance of Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem bus bombing: 18-year-old American olah injured

Naomi Pilichowski is the daughter of Uri Pilichowski, a Jerusalem Post columnist and a known American-Israeli educator who works at Nefesh B’Nefesh, and Aliza, mayor of Mitzpe Yericho.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 The scene of the explosion at the entrance to Jerusalem (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)
The scene of the explosion at the entrance to Jerusalem
(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)

Naomi Pilichowski, an 18-year-old Israeli American was injured in the bombing at the entrance to Jerusalem on Wednesday morning. 

Pilichowski is the daughter of Uri Pilichowski, a Jerusalem Post columnist and a known American-Israeli educator who works at Nefesh B’Nefesh. The family moved to Israel eight years ago. 

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Israeli politicians, diplomats respond to Jerusalem bombings

Politicians responded quickly to the suspected terrorist attack at a Jerusalem bus stop.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 The scene of the explosion at the entrance to Jerusalem (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)
The scene of the explosion at the entrance to Jerusalem
(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)

Following the deadly bombings at two locations in Jerusalem on Wednesday morning, Israeli politicians and diplomats have begun issuing statements and responding to the attacks.

First to arrive on the scene of the explosion was Otzma Yehudit faction leader MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, who is expected to receive the portfolio of public security minister in the incoming government coalition.

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On the scene of the Jerusalem bombings in a city used to Palestinian terrorism

One siren. Then two. Then police cars. Then police on motorcycles. Then ambulances. The city is used to terrorism, and this is their routine.

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Explosion at the entrance to Jerusalem (photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)
Explosion at the entrance to Jerusalem
(photo credit: OLIVIER FITOUSSI/FLASH90)

The sirens began just after seven in the morning.

Police and security forces across the city were responding to a bombing at the entrance to the city. I was in traffic. Jerusalem has a certain feel every time there are terror attacks or incidents like this. Sirens can be heard across the city and because the city is set amid hills, the echoes and sound can be heard in a cacophony. One siren. Then two. Then police cars. Then police on motorcycles. Then ambulances.

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Important facts


  • The first bomb was detonated at 7:06 a.m. near the entrance of Jerusalem
  • A second bomb went off 30 minutes later at the Ramot Junction
  • One teen has been confirmed dead and 19 others injured