Three injured in ramming terror attack in Jerusalem, police arrests two terrorists

• Published date: 22 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

In their announcement, Israel police stated

"This morning, at approximately 08:00, a report came in regarding a car accident and the injury of three pedestrians on Techelet Mordechai Street in Jerusalem. Thankfully, the pedestrians sustained only minor injuries. However, the situation took a dangerous turn when two armed terrorists emerged from the vehicle involved in the accident. Despite their attempts, they failed to inflict harm with their weapons and hastily fled the scene, discarding their firearms as they made their escape.

Upon receiving the report, forces from the Jerusalem District swiftly responded to the scene, initiating extensive search operations. Thanks to their efforts, the discarded weapon was successfully located. Superintendent Doron Turgeman, commander of the Jerusalem district, conducted an immediate assessment on-site.

Recognizing the gravity of the situation, he ordered the mobilization of all available resources, including special units, with the primary objective of swiftly apprehending the two fleeing terrorists."

Police arrests the two terrorists

The extensive searchers conducted by the Border Police forces along Israeli police forces from the Jerusalem district - under the command of District Commander Doron Turgeman - the two terrorists were found and arrested, Maariv reported.

With the assistance of the Israel PoliceUnit's helicopter, the team was able to find the two terrorists who were hiding. They were arrested and trasnferred for further questioning.

Treating the injured

Magen David Adom (MDA) arrived at the scene and provided the following statement: "At 07:52, a call was made regarding two people that were hit from what would seem the same vehicle in two different locations."

The terror also hit a pedestrian on...