Israel Faces Multi-Front War After Jerusalem Attack Killing Six

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is engaged in a fierce war against terrorism on multiple fronts following a deadly attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a bus stop in Jerusalem that killed six people and wounded over 20. Netanyahu praised the rapid response of an IDF soldier and an armed civilian who neutralized the attackers, and vowed to pursue anyone who aided them, promising harsher measures. The attack, one of the deadliest in Jerusalem in nearly a year, has intensified Israeli raids near Ramallah and heightened tensions across the region. Hamas hailed the attack as a response to Israeli actions in Gaza, while several Western countries condemned the shooting. Meanwhile, international criticism of Israel's conduct in the ongoing conflict is mounting, with over 140 countries expected to formally recognize Palestinian statehood at the upcoming UN General Assembly, though some activists view such gestures as largely symbolic without substantive impact. Despite global outcry, Israel continues its military operations in Gaza, the West Bank, and beyond, asserting it will not relent in its efforts against what it terms terrorism supported by Iran and allied groups.