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Border Police Neutralize Suspect in Attempted Stabbing Attack Near Abu Dis, West Bank

May 19, 2024, 08:37 AM

Border Police officers shot a Palestinian who allegedly attempted to carry out a stabbing attack at a checkpoint near the West Bank town of Abu Dis, on the outskirts of Jerusalem. According to police, the suspect arrived at the so-called Kiosk Checkpoint near Abu Dis and drew a knife. The terrorist was quickly neutralized, and there were no casualties among the Border Police forces. The incident occurred near Maale Adumim, in the territories of Judea and Samaria.