A 33-year-old east Jerusalem resident who attempted to stab Border Police officers near Damascus Gate overnight Thursday was known to security forces and affiliated with both Hamas and Fatah, according to details released Friday. The suspect had a prior security record including throwing a firebomb at a bus and contact with a foreign agent. Border Police Commander said forces will 'charge at and neutralize' anyone who attempts to attack.
Additional details on the terrorist neutralized near Damascus Gate were released Friday, identifying him as a 33-year-old east Jerusalem resident with a blue Israeli identity card. According to security sources, he was known to Israeli security forces and was affiliated with both Hamas and Fatah. His prior offenses included throwing a firebomb at a bus, contact with a foreign agent, connection to a terror act, possession of a knife, and preparation to carry out a terror attack.
The attempted stabbing occurred overnight Thursday when the suspect approached Border Police officers and attempted to stab them; officers responded with fire and neutralized him. No Israeli personnel were wounded.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Friday, the initial incident was reported as a thwarted stabbing attack near Damascus Gate. The new details shed light on the terrorist's background and operational history.
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