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07:15: An IDF soldier was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack on HaTzvi Street at the corner of Yirmiyahu Street in�Jerusalem a short time ago, Sunday morning 15 Teves. The terrorist was neutralized. The attack occurred very close to Ichud Hatzalah national headquarters.

A security guard was able to restrain the terrorist, in his 30s, until police arrived. The wounded soldier was transported to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. MDA reports the soldier�s condition was stable/moderate and he was conscious and alert during transport.

HaTzvi is located behind the central bus station, near Bituach Leumi , down the block from Ichud Hatzalah HQ

08:41: Police report that a 30-year-old terrorist saw a soldier walking towards the central bus station and he stabbed him in his upper body. As he tried stabbing the soldier a second time the soldier responded and knocked him to the ground. A security guard who witnessed what occurred ran over and was able to restrain the terrorist until police arrived.

The terrorist has an Israeli identity card and is a resident of al-Azariya, near Maale Adumim.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem / Photos: Medabrim Tikoshoret & MDA Spokesman)