Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Sunday that Israel will "chase after" those "who harm Israeli citizens" after a Palestinian gunman opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem's Old City hours earlier.
Speaking at the weekly cabinet meeting, the premier said, "We will catch them everywhere, and we will utilize the full severity of the law."
He added: "The Jerusalem area will be significantly boosted [by security forces] to prevent copycat attacks, but I want to emphasize - the capital of Israel is safe, open, strong and welcoming to tourists and residents alike."