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Jerusalem Border Police Neutralize Knife-Wielding Attacker Near Old City

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Israeli border police shot and killed a knife-wielding attacker near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on September 4. The assailant, a 33-year-old Jerusalem resident, attempted to attack officers but caused no casualties.

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  • Border police killed a knife attacker near Jerusalem's Old City.
  • The incident occurred early Friday morning at the Damascus Gate.
  • The attacker was a 33-year-old Jerusalem resident.
  • No casualties were reported among security forces or civilians.
Jerusalem Border Police Neutralize Knife-Wielding Attacker Near Old City
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Israeli border police (MAGAV) neutralized a knife-wielding man who attempted to attack them near the Damascus Gate of Jerusalem's Old City early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 3:45 AM on September 4. Officers opened fire, and the assailant was pronounced dead at the scene. No Israeli security forces or civilians were harmed in the attack. Police stated the attacker was approximately 33 years old and resided in an Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem.

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