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Israeli Police Shoot Dead Jerusalem Stabber at Damascus Gate

9/7/2026

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Israeli police shot and killed a 33-year-old Jerusalem man who tried to stab officers at Damascus Gate.
The shooting happened at about 3:45 a.m. on Friday; no officers were injured.
Commander Avshalom Peled inspected the scene, praised officers’ professionalism and said Jerusalem is secure.
Ynet reported assailant arrived on a motorcycle and tried to stab civilians who escaped.
Social-media footage showed the slain assailant lying with the knife he allegedly wielded.

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Israeli police shot and killed a 33-year-old Jerusalem man who tried to stab officers at Damascus Gate.
The shooting happened at about 3:45 a.m. on Friday; no officers were injured.
Commander Avshalom Peled inspected the scene, praised officers’ professionalism and said Jerusalem is secure.
Ynet reported assailant arrived on a motorcycle and tried to stab civilians who escaped.
Social-media footage showed the slain assailant lying with the knife he allegedly wielded.