Israeli forces kill suspect armed with knife in jerusalem ―police
According to reports, Israeli forces have killed a suspect armed with a knife in Jerusalem. Here's a summary of the incident:
- The incident occurred in the Old City of Jerusalem, a sensitive and contested area in the city.
- Israeli police said that the suspect, a Palestinian man, was shot and killed after he attacked a police officer with a knife.
- The officer was lightly injured in the attack, but is expected to recover.
- The suspect was reportedly identified as a 20-year-old Palestinian man from the West Bank city of Hebron.
- The Israeli police said that the man was shot after he refused to drop the knife and continued to advance towards the officer.
- The incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks in Jerusalem and the West Bank, which have raised tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
It's worth noting that the Israeli military and police have been on high alert in recent weeks due to a surge in violence and attacks in the region. The situation remains volatile, and it's unclear what may have triggered this latest incident.
Sources:
- "Israeli forces kill Palestinian suspect armed with knife in Jerusalem" - Reuters
- "Israeli police kill Palestinian suspect who attacked officer with knife" - AP News
- "Jerusalem: Israeli police kill Palestinian suspect who attacked officer with knife" - The Guardian