An Israeli man was killed and at least 10 people were wounded when three Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a checkpoint between the West Bank settlement city of Ma’ale Adumim and Jerusalem, Israeli police said. The gunmen were killed.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the shooting was further proof that Israelis must be armed and that movement must be limited for Palestinians in the West Bank. He called for more barriers and closing of roads. His calls for a crackdown came as the world community overwhelmingly urges Israel to end its occupation.
“If it weren’t for those weapons, the terrorists would have continued their murderous spree unhindered,” Ben-Gvir said on social media. “The freedom of life of the citizens of Israel prevails over the freedom of movement of (Palestinians)!”
