Jerusalem bus incinerated in bombing attack
Despite bus bombing, J’lem travelers undeterred
Bombing of Jerusalem bus causes greater alertness on Israel’s public transport but travelers continue as usual; ‘I am careful but it won’t stop me travelling,' says one passenger.
A day after a bombing attack on a Jerusalem bus which wounded 21 people, the capital’s residents are once again forced to think twice before using public transport.
For most people in Israel the attack is reminiscent of the second intifada, which saw daily suicide bombings across Israel that claimed the lives of hundreds of Israelis.
Yossi Grantz, who traveled to Jerusalem from Beitar Ilit, explained his feelings following the attack. “There is always a feeling of fear. It is a natural emotion. You always have to turn around, look around and observe who is next to you. On the other hand though, the people of Israel are always strong,“ Grantz said
Bombing attack on Jerusalem bus (Photo: Arik Abuloff, Israeli firefighter department)
One Jerusalem resident, also called Yossi, said that despite the difficulties caused by the bombing, “we are in Jerusalem and here, and perhaps in all of Israel, we already have a lot of experience in this unfortunately.”
Nevertheless, Yossi also said that the attack would not stop him from traveling on the buses. “I don’t think that I will stop traveling on the buses because of the attack yesterday. We will simply have to do things with greater caution,” he continued.
In light of the current situation and the bombing attack, police will upgrade the level of security by deploying thousands of extra policemen to Israel’s streets ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover
The police have also called upon the public to stay alert and not to hesitate to contact the police by dialing 100 if they notice any unusual incidents or notice suspicious objects.
Jerusalem District Commander Yoram HaLevy confirmed on Monday that an explosive device was the cause of the explosion. Thirteen people still remain hospitalized, one of whom is in serious condition. Four others are being treated for moderate-to-serious wounds, two in moderate condition and six is light condition.
