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Thursday, May 17, 2018
Police say Jerusalem stabbing attack prevented on Jerusalem Day
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe Israel Police reveal that Border Police officers arrested a 30-year-old Palestinian on Sunday after he attempted to enter Israel at the Qalandiya checkpoint with an expired entry permit and a knife.
In questioning, investigators learned he allegedly intended to carry out a stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Sunday, when Israel celebrated Jerusalem Day.
Prosecutors filed paperwork in preparation for an indictment at the Ofer Military Court in the West Bank, and the man’s remand is extended by eight days on Thursday.
He is expected to be charged with attempted murder, preparations for carrying out a terror attack, and illegal possession of a knife.
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