Forty-two people were detained for questioning after yesterday's attack near a synagogue in East Jerusalem.

This was reported by the Israeli police, quoted by France Press.

"Police have arrested 42 suspects for questioning, some of whom are from the terrorist's family," the police said in a statement.

Yesterday, a Palestinian gunned down seven people near a synagogue in East Jerusalem during Shabbat prayers.

The attacker was liquidated, BTA recalls.

An attacker opened fire in a synagogue in Jerusalem, eight people died

Israel

murder

synagogue