Series of Explosions in Jerusalem... "At Least 14 Injured"

The Israeli military is searching near the area where the bus explosion occurred. (Photo by Time of Israel)

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] On the 23rd (local time), two consecutive explosions occurred in Jerusalem, Israel, injuring at least 14 people, according to local media such as The Times of Israel.

According to reports, the first explosion took place around 7:06 a.m. at the western national road entrance of Jerusalem. About 30 minutes later, the second explosion occurred at the Ramot junction in northern Jerusalem.

Although the exact number of injured is unclear, The Times of Israel confirmed that at least 16 people were injured, including two seriously wounded, due to the explosions.

In the case of the first explosion, it is believed to have possibly started from a suspicious bag, and Israeli security authorities are searching the nearby area to find the suspect.

The Jerusalem Post reported that a bus with holes caused by shrapnel was spotted at the site of the first explosion, and a suspicious bag was placed right next to it at the time of the blast.

The outlet also conveyed eyewitness testimonies that a bag leaning against a wall was seen at the scene even before the second explosion occurred.

The Israeli Minister of Security classified the consecutive explosions as an attack. Recently, the conflict between Israel and Palestine has intensified, with 29 people killed in a bombing by Palestinian armed groups in the West Bank near the Jordan River.

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