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Police and Magen David Adom are reporting a stabbing attack in which three civilians – one in his 50s along with two others – were wounded by an Arab terrorist near the Jaffa Gate.
The terrorist, a 17-year-old from eastern Jerusalem, used a butcher’s knife in the attack and has reportedly been detained by police.
The 50-year-old victim is in serious condition and the other two slightly wounded.
The victims have been taken to Hadassah Mount Scopus Medical Center for further treatment.
A spokesman for Magen David Adom said following about the incident: “At 3:23 pm, a report was received at Magen David Adom’s 101 hotline in the Jerusalem district about an incident near Jaffa Gate. According to preliminary reports only, a man in his 50s was stabbed. Magen David Adom EMTs and paramedics are currently providing on-site medical treatment. The individual is in a serious condition. Further updates will be provided.”
