Armed with a knife man stabbed an Israeli policeman in Jerusalem and were neutralized by return fire
The attack took place in the Old city — the historic walled centre of Jerusalem, where every day attracts thousands of tourists and pilgrims.
“Before he was overpowered, the assailant stabbed (with a knife) a police officer who was hospitalized in a state of moderate severity”, — stated in the message.
The press service of police said that the assailant repeatedly struck the officer with a knife, but he managed to draw his sidearm and opened fire.
In attacking identified 57-year-old citizen of Jordan, who several days ago came to Israel. As reported by the local media, from the received wounds he died on the spot.
The incident has continued a series of Arab attacks, whose victims over the past half year were more than 40 Israelis and foreigners. Such attacks, of which there are hundreds in Israel recognize the actions of individuals, but accused the Palestinian authorities, groups and the media controlled by them in fomenting radicalism.
According to the estimates of law enforcement, this is the fifth attack in a month in Jerusalem’s Old city. “Each of them was personal or psychological reasons,” — said the press service of the police.
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