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Israeli policewoman ‘in critical condition’ after simultaneous stabbing attacks in Jerusalem Israeli policewoman ‘in critical condition’ after simultaneous stabbing attacks in Jerusalem
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A 20 year-old Israeli border guard is in critical condition in a Jerusalem hospital, and several civilians are injured after two simultaneous knife and gun assaults in the historic city center. Two assailants have been shot dead, and another two detained, according to police. A 20 year-old Israeli border guard is in critical condition in a Jerusalem hospital, and several civilians are injured after two simultaneous knife and gun assaults in the historic city center. Three assailants have been killed.
Israeli media reported that in one of the incidents, close to Damascus Gate, the attackers rushed at a group of border guards, with one brandishing a homemade submachine gun, which jammed. Both of the assailants were killed. Israeli media reported that in one of the incidents, close to Damascus Gate, the attackers rushed at a group of border guards, with one brandishing a homemade submachine gun, which jammed. The most serious injury was inflicted here, while another policeman sustained light wounds, and the perpetrators were killed.
The second attack reportedly happened outside the tourist landmark Zedekiah’s Cave several dozen yards away, with the perpetrators swinging wildly at passersby. Two people are reported to have been “lightly injured” in the incident. The second attack reportedly happened outside the tourist landmark Zedekiah’s Cave several dozen yards away, with the stabber swinging wildly at passersby. Two people are reported to have been “lightly injured” in the incident, and one is being treated for shock. The attacker was shot dead.
The wounded Israeli soldier is undergoing emergency surgery at the Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus, doctors told local reporters.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW Israel says that over 160 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to stab, shoot or ram Jewish citizens with vehicles since 2015, in a waxing and waning standoff that has become known as the Stabbing Intifada.