Israel vows ‘strong’ response to Jerusalem attacks
By DW
03 February 2023 |
10:00 am
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged a "strong, swift and precise" response following deadly attacks in Jerusalem. The Israeli military also sent more troops into the West Bank.
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