Attempted stabbing attack by Palestinian thwarted at Shuafat Crossing

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Updated: NOVEMBER 25, 2016 18:14
Knife found at scene of thwarted stabbing attack, March 7, 2016. (photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
Knife found at scene of thwarted stabbing attack, March 7, 2016.
(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)
A Palestinian man attempted to stab a security officer at the Shuafat Crossing in eastern Jerusalem, Friday afternoon, a Police Spokesman stated.
According to initial reports the terrorist arrived at the crossing with a knife in a plan to stab security forces.
The terrorist was neutralized and the area closed off. Reports show that the Palestinian attacker was killed in the incident.
No injuries have been reported.