Woman stabbed in Jerusalem, suspect arrested; motive believed not to be terror

The scene of a stabbing incident in downtown Jerusalem on January 9, 2025. (Magen David Adom)
The scene of a stabbing incident in downtown Jerusalem on January 9, 2025. (Magen David Adom)

A 38-year-old woman was stabbed in downtown Jerusalem this morning, says a spokesperson for the Magen David Adom ambulance service.

Paramedics are taking the victim, reportedly in good condition with one stab wound, to Shaare Zedek Medical Center for further treatment.

Jerusalem District police say they arrested a suspect soon after the stabbing occurred and are opening an investigation into the incident.

Law enforcement officials do not suspect a terror motive.

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