Man stabbed, seriously hurt in possible brawl in East Jerusalem; probe ongoing

The scene of a stabbing in the Gilo neighborhood in East Jerusalem, July 20, 2023. (Israel Police)
The scene of a stabbing in the Gilo neighborhood in East Jerusalem, July 20, 2023. (Israel Police)

A man in his 30s is seriously injured in a stabbing in the Gilo neighborhood in East Jerusalem, with authorities not determining yet if the incident is criminal or terror-related.

According to Hebrew media reports, the Shin Bet is involved in the investigation. Large police forces are searching for suspects after two knives were found at the scene, one of which was used in the stabbing.

The Walla news site cites eyewitnesses as saying it was a brawl between Jews and Arabs.

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