Suspect ‘neutralized’ after attempted stabbing attack in Jerusalem, police say

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Police at the scene of an attempted stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem, February 11, 2024. (Israel Police)
Police at the scene of an attempted stabbing attack in the Old City of Jerusalem, February 11, 2024. (Israel Police)

Police say a suspect attempted to stab officers in Jerusalem’s Old City.

The suspect was “neutralized” by the officers, police say.

The suspect, later identified as a 16-year-old resident of Abu Dis, was shot and seriously wounded, and was taken to hospital for treatment.

No officers were hurt in the incident. A passerby was lightly injured.

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