Overview of Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem
On Tuesday afternoon, a stabbing incident occurred in Jerusalem’s Old City, involving a 34-year-old Turkish citizen who allegedly attacked an Israeli officer near Herod’s Gate.
Details of the Incident
- Israel Police confirmed that a Border Police officer was stabbed and quickly taken to the hospital for treatment.
- Emergency services received a report of a “stabbing terror attack” on Sultan Suleiman Street near Herod’s Gate.
- The victim, a 30-year-old male officer, was treated for stab wounds at the scene.
Information about the Suspect
The suspect, identified as a 34-year-old Turkish citizen named Hasan Skalanen, allegedly stabbed the officer in the upper body before being neutralized by security forces.
Reports indicate that the Turkish man, believed to be a tourist, entered Israel from Jordan.
Recent Attacks in Israel
This incident follows a series of recent attacks in Israel, including car-ramming incidents in Jerusalem involving two Palestinian teenagers from Hebron.
- Three individuals were lightly injured in these attacks, with the alleged perpetrators later captured by authorities.
- The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, along with escalating tensions in the West Bank, has contributed to a wave of violence in the region.
