Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday promised for "strong" and "swift" response over the two separate attacks by Palestinians in Jerusalem.
In the recent Jerusalem synagogue attack that took place on Friday, at least 8 lives were lost.
"On behalf of all the citizens of Israel, I would like to send my heartfelt condolences to the families of those murdered in the heinous and terrible attack in our capital, Jerusalem. This is a criminal attack at the entrance of a synagogue on International Holocaust Day," tweeted Netanyahu.
He expressed his extreme grief to those who lost lives in the incident. He also thanked US President Joe Biden, who expressed his shock and condolences to the act of terror.
Netanyahu said that the country has already started carrying out extensive arrests of terrorists supporters and those instigating violence. The process that started on Friday is ongoing, he added.
"Our response will be strong, fast and accurate. Whoever tries to hurt us- we will hurt him, and anyone who helps him. We have already carried out extensive arrests of terrorist supporters, aides and instigators. We deploy forces, increase forces too," Netanyahu tweeted.
He added that the issue will be presented to the cabinet and taking a firm stand against terrorism, the denial of rights in National Insurance to families who support terrorism will be put forward.
After the incident, the police had issued a statement confirming that the shooting suspect was killed after police personnel reached the site. According to reports, the Jerusalem police is treating the incident as a suspected terror attack.
Israeli's army said that it would be reinforcing troop numbers in the occupied West Bank, reported BBC.
Israeli police commissioner Kobi Shabtai called it "one of the worst attacks we have encountered in recent years," reported BBC.
Netanyahu urged the citizens to remain calm and not to take law into their hands.
Since Thursday, tense situations remain in Israel after nine Palestinians, including citizens, were killed during army raid in Jenin in the occupied West Bank. It was followed by rocket fire to Israel from Gaza, which Israel responded with air strikes.
Accoridng to reports, around 30 Palestinians were killed in the West Bank.
