West Bank terror: Two wounded in stabbing attack near Jerusalem

The terrorist was revealed to be an Israeli Arab who arrived at the checkpoint from the Israeli side of the crossing.

 Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023 (photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023
(photo credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Two people were wounded in a stabbing attack at the Mazmuria checkpoint near Jerusalem on Thursday night, as per initial reports.

One was in serious condition, and the other was in moderate condition. The terrorist was killed at the scene.

Magen David Adom paramedics arrived at the scene to give the victims medical treatment, Walla reported.

 Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023 (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Police and security personnel at the scene of a stabbing attack at a checkpoint, near Jerusalem, December 28, 2023 (credit: Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

Roads to Jerusalem blocked after terror attack

Roads to Jerusalem have been briefly blocked following the attack.

An initial police confirmation stated that the terrorist arrived at the checkpoint armed with a knife and stabbed two people, who were then taken to the hospital. The two arrived at the Shaare Zedek Hospital, Walla reported, where they both arrived conscious and in stable condition and had undergone medical evaluations.

The terrorist was revealed to be an Israeli Arab who arrived at the checkpoint from the Israeli side of the crossing.

This is a developing story.