A Palestinian man attempted to stab a security officer at the Shuafat Crossing in eastern Jerusalem, Friday afternoon, a Police Spokesman stated. According to initial reports the terrorist arrived at the crossing with a knife in a plan to stab security forces. The terrorist was neutralized and the area closed off. Reports show that the Palestinian attacker was killed in the incident. No injuries have been reported.
Knife found at scene of thwarted stabbing attack, March 7, 2016.(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)Updated: