One killed, 18 others injured in Jerusalem explosions

YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 23, ARMENPRESS. A teenager was killed and 18 people were wounded, two critically, in two explosions at the entrance to Jerusalem and the Ramot Junction on Wednesday morning, The Jerusalem Post reported.

The causes of the explosions were not immediately determined but Israel Police said that the one near the Central Bus Station appeared to have been caused by a bomb placed in a bag near the bus. The bus was riddled with holes, showing the dispersion of shrapnel. Another explosion went off minutes later near the Ramot Intersection in northern Jerusalem.

The bombs were detonated remotely and were reportedly packed with nails and bolts.

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid will hold meetings on the attacks.