An attempted stabbing attack was reported on Tuesday afternoon in Tel Aviv. Police were told a terrorist tried to stab a soldier near the S’dei Dov Base and a manhunt was launched for the fleeing terrorist.

Police have since reported that the incident was not an attempted attack, but simply a homeless man passing the soldier and speaking with him. Police base their information on interviews with persons who witnessed the incident as well as area surveillance video cameras.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)