Ramot Jerusalem Terror Attack: Security Challenges and Societal Reflections - Chai FM Interview

Miri provides a detailed account of the terror attack in Jerusalem’s Ramot neighborhood, describing how two armed assailants opened fire on a public bus, killing six and injuring at least a dozen others. She explains that the attackers likely exploited a gap in the security barrier to enter Jerusalem and highlights the ongoing efforts of Israeli security forces to locate accomplices and prevent further attacks. Miri contextualizes Ramot as a large, predominantly modern orthodox and ultra-orthodox neighborhood, emphasizing its significance as a public transport hub near the city's northern entrance. Responding to questions about security failures, she underscores the high rate of preemptive successes—about 98%—but acknowledges that total prevention is impossible. Miri notes the quick response of two armed local civilians, including an ultra-orthodox reservist, in stopping the attack and discusses the broader societal implications, particularly the sensitive issue of military service within the ultra-orthodox community. She urges for unity, realistic expectations of security forces, and hopes for future societal change that discourages support for such violence.