Israel, PT: Manhunt reportedly underway after assailant shoots at bus in East Jerusalem, wounding one person, Feb. 9

Event

Heightened security is likely in Jerusalem over the coming hours after an assailant shot at a bus on Levi Eshkol Street in the Ramat Eshkol/Ammunition Hill area of East Jerusalem late Feb. 9. The suspect reportedly fled the scene on foot; police have launched a manhunt for the assailant. The attack wounded a bus driver.

Transport disruptions are likely in Jerusalem through at least late Feb. 9 as police search for the suspect. Similar attacks remain possible in Jerusalem over the coming days and weeks amid heightened tensions between Israeli security forces and settlers and Palestinians.

Advice

Avoid the affected area. Prepare for transport disruptions in areas of Jerusalem near the scene of the attack through at least late Feb. 9; consider taking alternative routes to circumvent likely disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.