A mass shooting at a bus stop in northern Jerusalem left several people dead and many others wounded on Monday, as Israeli forces carried out some of the heaviest airstrikes on Gaza City in recent weeks.

The attack occurred during the morning rush hour at Ramot Junction, one of the main gateways into Jerusalem. According to emergency services, at least four to five people were killed when two gunmen opened fire on commuters waiting for buses and passengers already onboard. Around fifteen others were injured, including several in critical condition.

Security forces at the scene shot and killed both attackers shortly after the assault began. Authorities have not released details on the identities of the gunmen or their motive.

The shooting unfolded against a backdrop of escalating violence in Gaza, where Israeli air operations intensified overnight and into the morning. Health officials in Gaza reported that at least fifteen people were killed in a series of strikes across densely populated neighborhoods of Gaza City.

Israeli defense officials warned that the campaign in Gaza could expand further, signaling preparations for larger-scale military operations. One senior official described the coming assault as a “powerful hurricane” of force directed at the enclave.

The dual developments highlight a worsening security situation on multiple fronts. While residents of Jerusalem grappled with the aftermath of a deadly shooting in the capital, civilians in Gaza faced mounting casualties from ongoing military action.

International observers expressed concern that the latest surge in violence could further destabilize the region, where tensions have already been running high following months of conflict and retaliatory attacks.

Sources: Reuters, AP, BBC, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN