Palestinian Arrested in Jerusalem After Israeli Policemen Discovered a Knife in his Sleeve

16 February, 2016   |   8 years ago

Jerusalem, 16 February, 2016 (TPS) -- A 26-year-old Palestinian man from Jenin was arrested shortly after 10:30 AM at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City, a major flashpoint in the recent wave of terror attacks against Israelis.

Police Spokesperson Asi Aharoni said that forces posted at the site noticed a suspect and came up to inspect him. A concealed knife was found in the suspect’s sleeve, and he was subsequently arrested. There were no casualties in the incident.