The incident, which took place shorty after 7:00 a.m., is the second attack in Jerusalem’s Old City within the past month and resulted in the closure of the Temple Mount to Muslim worshipers on Friday.Magen David Adom initially reported that three Israeli males in their 30s were injured, two of whom were in critical condition, and one who was lightly injured and fully conscious. The critically injured were transported to Hadassah University Medical Center, and the lightly wounded was taken to Sha'are Zedek Medical Center.Police are investigating how the assailants were able to get the weapons, which included a handgun, two Carlo Gustav rifles, and a knife, past strict security.Confirmed. Two #Israel police officers killed in #JerusalemAttack identified as Hayil Stawi and Kamil Shnan. pic.twitter.com/M5l6T6uIQW
— Anna Ahronheim (@AAhronheim) July 14, 2017
Hamas television station Al Aksa called the attack a 'heroic act,' but Hamas has not yet claimed responsibility for it. Israeli media reports that two of the three terrorists had posted a shared selfie on social media moments before the attack with the caption 'Tomorrow our smile will be sweeter.'Shocked and horrified by the despicable attack today in Jerusalem. Terrorism must be condemned by all and defeated. We pray for the victims.
— Ambassador Friedman (@USAmbIsrael) July 14, 2017