Police officer wounded in stabbing in Jerusalem's Old City, terrorist neutralized

A police officer stabbed near Herod’s Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem Tuesday by a Turkish citizen was reported to be in light-to-moderate condition.

The police officer, in his 30s, was attacked from behind, police said. A Border Police officer at the scene spotted the attack and shot the terrorist who later died of his wounds.

The attacker was identified as Hasan Skalanan, a 34-year-old Turkish citizen who entered Israel the same day through the Allenby Bridge crossing from Jordan, according to Israeli media reports. Police confirmed his Turkish citizenship.

The central unit of the Jerusalem District Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) are investigating the attack.

District commander praises officers for professional conduct

The Jerusalem District commander, Doron Turgeman, praised the professional response of the officers. Turgeman visited the wounded officer in hospital. 

A previous version of this article stated that two people were wounded in the attack. This was a mistake. Only one person, a police officer, was wounded in the attack.