Knife-wielding assailant neutralized at Jerusalem checkpoint

An Israeli security officer and armed civilians neutralized a knife-wielding assailant at the Hizme checkpoint in Jerusalem’s Pisgat Ze’ev neighborhood on Monday afternoon, according to the Israel Police.

“According to initial details, a terrorist exited a vehicle and brandished a knife at a passing security officer. In response, shots were fired at him, with civilians at the scene joining in, neutralizing the assailant,” police said.

There were no immediate reports of injuries, according to the United Hatzalah emergency medical service.

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