The Jerusalem police emergency dispatcher received dozens of phone calls warning of an imminent terrorist attack against security forces, primarily in the eastern capital. A suspect was arrested on Sunday 6 Nissan. He has since been arraigned and his remand extended.

Police used technology to trace each incoming call until they apprehended the suspect who was taken into custody. The suspect, in his 30s, is a resident of Anata. He has admitted to making the calls.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)