Incident Details
At around 5:00 PM on September 6, a Palestinian man stabbed an Israeli citizen and a tourist with a meat cleaver near the Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City. The Israeli citizen was rushed to a local hospital while the tourist sustained only minor injuries. The incident follows an attack on an Israeli police officer on September 4, reflecting increasing tensions in Israel and the West Bank.
Traveler Safety
Travelers are advised to expect delayed travel times due to heightened police presence, and exercise caution when traveling in the area. Access to the Old City through the Jaffa Gate is likely to be limited or closed in the coming days.
