Police Foil Attack Near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate
Israeli police and border guards thwarted an attempted attack near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem's Old City on September 4, 2026. An assailant approached security forces with the intent to carry out an attack but was quickly neutralized on the scene due to the swift and professional actions of the officers. No Israeli soldiers or police officers were injured in the incident. Enhanced police patrols were deployed to the area to maintain security and order. Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
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