Police thwart reported stabbing attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem
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- Israeli police said they stopped an attempted terror attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City early Friday.
- Police shot the assailant after he approached soldiers and reportedly tried to stab them; no injuries were reported.
- The incident remains under development.
Israeli police thwarted an attempted terror attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City early Friday, according to police and Israeli media.
The assailant approached soldiers stationed in the area and reportedly tried to stab them. Nearby police officers shot him before any injuries were reported.
The incident was still developing, with further details expected as authorities investigate what happened.
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