East Jerusalem resident dies of stab wounds from yesterday's attack in central Jerusalem

A resident of East Jerusalem has died from stab wounds sustained in a stabbing attack in central Jerusalem yesterday, Israeli media report. The death was confirmed this morning. The identity of the assailant and the circumstances of the attack are under investigation.

A resident of East Jerusalem has died from wounds sustained in a stabbing attack in central Jerusalem yesterday, according to Israeli media reports. The death was confirmed Monday morning, a day after the attack. The victim's identity has not been released, and no suspect has been named. The incident is under investigation by Israeli police. This stabbing is a separate event from a recent fatal shooting in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem, which police are also investigating.

4 developments

1. 13:29 · 6 JulLatest

   Victim identified as Omer Zahran, a resident of East Jerusalem.

2. 09:52 · 6 Jul

   Victim of yesterday's Jaffa Street stabbing has died of his wounds.

3. 23:28 · 5 Jul

   Victim evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in unconscious state.

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