Terror stabbing attack in Jerusalem’s Old City injures two

Two Israel Police officers were stabbed by a terrorist wielding a knife in Jerusalem’s Old City on Monday. The officers shot back and the shooter was killed.

The attack happened at the Cotton Merchants’ Gate, one of the entrances to the Temple Mount.

One of the officers, 24, is in light condition and the other, 20, is in moderate condition, MDA reported. The two received emergency medical treatment on-site and were evacuated for further treatment.

The area was quartered off and large police forces arrived at the scene and collected evidence.

“Terrorists and extreme elements will continue to attempt to ignite the area and Jerusalem’s policemen and policewoman will continue to be alert and prepared,” Public Security Minister Omer Bar Lev wrote on Twitter.

“Once again a disaster was avoided due to a quick and determined response. I wish a speedy recovery to the two injured officers,” he wrote.

A similar stabbing attack occurred on Sunday morning, making this the second attack in as many days.

The Popular Resistance Committees (PRC) – a coalition of a number of armed Palestinian groups opposed to what they regard as the conciliatory approach of the Palestinian Authority and Fatah towards Israel – called on Palestinians to continue to escalate the situation, Palestinian Media reported.

Source: Jpost