East Jerusalem Man Charged With Threats, Not Terrorism
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Police have charged an East Jerusalem man in his 20s with making threats and possessing a knife after he allegedly threatened to carry out an attack near Ma'ale Adumim. The suspect, who reportedly said he wanted to be a "shahid and die," was apprehended by police who found a knife and materials suspected for an incendiary device in his vehicle. Authorities stated there was no nationalistic motive for the threats.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- An East Jerusalem man was charged with threats and knife possession, not terrorism.
- He allegedly threatened to commit a "terror attack" and said he wanted to be a "shahid."
- Police apprehended the suspect near Ma'ale Adumim after a quick response.
- A knife and materials for an incendiary device were found in his vehicle.
- Authorities stated no nationalistic motive was found for the threats.
Jerusalem District Police's prosecution unit filed charges on Wednesday against a resident of East Jerusalem for making threats and possessing a knife. The suspect, in his 20s and from Al-Eizariya, allegedly approached a business near Ma'ale Adumim wearing a mask and carrying a backpack. When questioned, he reportedly threatened to commit a "terror attack" and stated he "wants to be a shahid and die." He then drew a knife and waved it at a complainant.
Police officers and Border Police forces from the Jerusalem Envelope area responded quickly to the report of an imminent attack. They set up roadblocks and searched for the suspect, eventually apprehending him. During a search of his vehicle, officers found a knife and a glass cup containing nails, suspected to be intended for use in an incendiary device.
The suspect was taken for questioning at the Ma'ale Adumim police station and subsequently detained. The charges filed against him include threats and unlawful possession of a knife. Authorities stated there was no nationalistic motive behind the alleged threats.
