Photo: IDF Spokesperson
Photo: IDF Spokesperson
Stabbing attack prevented in north Jerusalem
Palestinian suspect dropped knife on the ground in surprise after soldiers cock their weapons; Commander: 'We are prepared and trained for these events.'
Authorities confirmed Thursday night that a stabbing attack had been prevented in northern Jerusalem where a Palestinian suspect was arrested after approaching a group of soldiers with a knife.
The soldiers saw the Palestinian approach and called for him to stop without receiving a response. When the soldiers cocked their weapons, however, the suspect threw his knife to the ground in surprise and the soldiers were able to search and arrest him.
An IDF roadblock in the Jordan valley. (Photo: IDF Spokesperson)
The commander of the roadblock where the attack was prevented said that, "We are prepared and trained for these types of event; to my joy, the response of the team at the roadblock was quick and professional so that the attacker was unable to fulfill his plans."
Chief Superintendent and Battalion Commander Golan Sharoni said, "The soldiers acted with determination and professionalism exactly as is expected of them; there's no doubt that the quick response prevented a worse event."
Initial investigations suggested that the suspect had intended to attack the soldiers.
