The US State Department has strongly condemned the terrorist attack outside the Old City of Jerusalem that left at least eight people injured, including five American citizens, and we wish all those affected a speedy recovery, and we remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand by stand firm with them in the face of this attack.”

And she said in a statement: “Our ambassador to Israel and US officials in Jerusalem are in contact with the families of the victims of American citizens, to whom we have expressed our sympathy and support,” noting that “their priority is no higher than the safety and protection of American citizens.” abroad and our team is in Jerusalem around the clock to support the victims and their families and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

Eight people, including at least five Americans, were injured when a gunman opened fire on a bus in Jerusalem early Sunday morning, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Israeli media quoted bus driver Daniel Kanevsky as saying he was standing outside King David’s tomb, waiting for worshipers to return from prayer at the Western Wall, when the shooting took place.