Jerusalem bombings: How did the terrorist set up the attack?

According to the assessment, both explosives used in the Jerusalem bombings were probably placed by the same terrorist.

 The scene of a suspected terror attack near the entrance to Jerusalem, on November 23, 2022. Two explosions at two bus stops left one person killed and at least another 13 injured.  (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
The scene of a suspected terror attack near the entrance to Jerusalem, on November 23, 2022. Two explosions at two bus stops left one person killed and at least another 13 injured.
(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)

The bomb placed at the scene of the first terrorist bombing attack in Jerusalem on Wednesday morning was a powerful device containing explosives and black metal screws to increase collateral damage. 

The device placed at the scene of the second explosion, at the Ramot junction, was smaller and less powerful, according to the police's initial investigation.

According to security assessments, both explosives were probably placed by the same terrorist, although it is possible that he received instructions to do so from a terrorist group that he belonged to. 

Both attacks likely carried out by the same terrorist

He started his route by riding an electric bike to the entrance to Jerusalem in Givat Shaul, placing the first bag with the explosive next to the bus stop. He then continued on to the entrance to the Ramot neighborhood, where he placed the second bag.

 Police operate at the scene of a Jerusalem terror attack after two bombs exploded at the bus stops near the entrance to the city, November 23, 2022. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)
Police operate at the scene of a Jerusalem terror attack after two bombs exploded at the bus stops near the entrance to the city, November 23, 2022. (credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

Israel Police officers and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) have been reinforced with an additional 5,000 personnel and are attempting to track down the terrorist, as well as any other terror operatives who may be in the area and may have been involved in the attacks.