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20:49 IL: Moments ago, a third rock-throwing attack against the Jerusalem light rail in Shuafat since the fatal attack earlier today. Clashes between security forces and Arabs reported at the Kalandia Checkpoint in the northern capital.

20:17: A grandfather of the infant murdered in the attack HY”D told the news the parents waited years for this child, adding she was killed as they returned from the Kosel.

20:13 IL: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has held a security consultation following the attack. Among those in attendance were Public Security Minister Yitzchak Aharonovich and ISA (Israel Security Agency – Shin Bet) Director Yoram Cohen. Mr. Netanyahu has ordered security forces in the capital to be reinforced with additional troops. He told the media “This is how Abu Mazen’s partners in government act, the same Abu Mazen who – only a few days ago – incited toward a terrorist attack in Jerusalem.”

Masked Arabs in Silwan are burning tires, blocking roads and attacking border polices. Clashes are taking place at this time. Additional troops are being deployed.

19:20 IL: Hamas is claiming responsibility for the vehicular attack at the Ammunition Hill Jerusalem light rail station.

One must realize this is not just a light rail station, but a major transportation buckle as busses stop there too towards permitting passengers to change between bus and train routes. It is the largest station on the light rail line.

18:57 IL: Baruch Dayan Emmes: It is being reported that a 3-month-old infant has died in the hospital of massive injuries, becoming the first fatality in this apparent terror attack.

It is also being reported the vehicle used to strike the pedestrians is registered to an Arab resident of the eastern capital. Unconfirmed reports state the driver is a resident of Silwan.

18:38 IL: Police are reporting that a private vehicle traveling from French Hill towards police headquarters struck eight pedestrians standing at the bus stop. Before coming to a halt the vehicle slammed into a pole and was halted. The driver tried fleeing and a policeman fired at him, hitting him. All the victims and the driver were taken to local hospitals.

Channel 2 News correspondent Moshe Nussbaum at the train station where the incident confirms the vehicle was heading southbound when it struck all pedestrians at the train station. Nussbaum says the number of victims is nine, including a baby girl. At least one of the injured is in serious condition. While the official word has not yet been given, all signs point to a terrorist attack. The identity of the wounded terrorist has not been released at this time.

Police have sealed down the capital and checkpoints have been set up and drivers are being questioned and vehicles inspected. Police feel it is likely the terrorist has received assistance.

18:20 IL: Magen David Adom and Ichud (United) Hatzalah received reports of pedestrians run over at the light rail station located at Ammunition Hill. The callers reported it appears to have been intentional, leading them to believe it was an Arab terrorist attack however this has not yet been confirmed. Conflicting reports indicate the driver/terrorist was shot and wounded and is in custody. More information to follow as the story continues to unfold.

18:09 IL: According to preliminary information, all signs report to a terrorist attack involving the Jerusalem light rail. Two persons have been seriously injured and a baby girl sustained less serious injuries near the Ammunition Hill area of the capital.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)