Another Stabbing Attempt in Damascus Gate

15 February, 2016   |   8 years ago

Jerusalem, 15 February, 2016 (TPS) -- An attempted stabbing attack was carried out shortly after 3:00 PM on Monday, February 15.

According to initial reports form the scene, the female suspect in the attack was neutralized by security forces stationed nearby. The terrorist was slightly hurt during her attempted attack on an Israeli policeman while no civilians or policemen were injured in the attack.

According to security officials, the attacker is a 15-year-old Israeli Arab girl from the Jabel Mukaber neighborhood of Jerusalem. Two knives were discovered on her person during a search and she was arrested.