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Palestinian Authority/Gaza, October 28, 2019

Palestinian Stabbing Attack Foiled in Jerusalem

Original source

The Jerusalem Post

Israeli police apprehended a terrorist suspected of attempting to carry out a stabbing attack at Herod's Gate in Jerusalem's Old City. No injuries or casualties were reported.

At approximately 3:40 p.m., while border police were in the area, a terrorist with a knife attempted to stab on-duty officers, according to Israel Police. The terrorist fled the scene, but was chased by police who opened fire and apprehended him.

The 16-year-old terrorist from east Jerusalem is in the hospital, Israel Police reported.

Two others were arrested in connection with the attempted stabbing attack, the police added.

There were Israeli media reports that Jared Kushner was visiting the Old City during the attempted attack, however this has not been confirmed.