Posted on 09/15/24
| News Source: Arutz-7
United Hatzalah volunteer EMTs, Yanki Weinberg, Moishe Paskesz, and Yosef Gabai, reported from the scene: "We provided initial medical assistance at the scene to a police officer who was lightly wounded. He was then evacuated to the hospital in a United Hatzalah ambulance. Police and security forces operated at the scene."
Police forces closed the Damascus Gate and entry to the Old City at the scene of the attack. The investigation at the scene has commenced and the terrorist's identity and motive is being looked into. The police stated: "A short time ago, a report was received regarding the stabbing of a Border Police officer near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. The terrorist, who attempted to flee into the Old City was neutralized by other Border Police officers. The officer who was stabbed was taken in light condition and conscious to for medical treatment."