According to a report on Channel 10 television, Turkish identity papers were found on the body of the alleged assailant. He reportedly stabbed an Israeli man, dropping him seriously hurt. The victim is identified in initial reports as a civilian security guard.
A representative of Israel's ambulance service said that one person was stabbed in the upper body and is in critical condition. An Israeli police spokesman confirmed the attack near the Western Wall and said the assailant was "neutralized," but gave no further details.
#BREAKING: stabbing terror attack reported in the old city of #Jerusalem. One Israeli reported seriously wounded. Attacker suspected to be a Turkish national or tourist! Was found with Turkish documents. pic.twitter.com/EEE86H6TGB
— Arik Agassi (@arikagassi) March 18, 2018
— MAK (@alkassimm) March 18, 2018
— MAK (@alkassimm) March 18, 2018
— Uri Karzen אורי קרזן (@UriKarzen) March 18, 2018
Stabbing attack in #Jerusalem old city. Attacker killed. One security in serious condition. @i24NEWS_EN pic.twitter.com/AFDg4gv6WX
— MAK (@alkassimm) March 18, 2018
One wounded in attack in Old City of Jerusalem https://t.co/82FXpnODuR https://t.co/82FXpnODuR pic.twitter.com/ZCatcgmUrq
— Yaakov Borenstein (@Yaakborenstein) March 18, 2018
Knife used in terror attack in #Jerusalem today. MDA EMTs and Paramedics are treating a 20 year old stabbed in the upper body pic.twitter.com/pgudflWDMM
— Arik Gerber (@ArikGerber) March 18, 2018
Tensions have risen in Jerusalem since US President Donald Trump recognized the city as Israel's capital on December 6.
Palestine, which claims Jerusalem as its capital, has criticized Trump's decision and suspended the dialogue with Washington.
