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Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem District – Border Policemen Injured [UPDATED 18:48 IL]


17:50 IL: A border policeman sustained a light stab wound to his back at the Shuafat Checkpoint in the Jerusalem district a short time ago. Two other border policemen are being treated for multiple blunt trauma injuries resulting from rocks and other objects thrown at them by Arabs in the area. A number of suspects are under arrest. No additional information at this time.

Ichud Hatzalah responders are treating the border policemen at the Kalandia Checkpoint as they await transport to a Jerusalem hospital.

18:16:
The perpetrator is reported to be in light-to-moderate condition. The mechanism of his injuries remains unclear at this time. There are a total of seven border policemen injured, the office who was stabbed and the others in light condition.

18:48:
Border policemen injured in Shuafat are part of an undercover unit that was operating in the area, apparently leading to the attack.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)



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