A border police spokesperson announced on Wednesday morning19 Cheshvan, that the alertness of Border Police prevented a terrorist attack at a Machpelah inspection station.
Border Police noticed a PA (Palestinian Authority) resident trying to enter the complex without going through the inspection station. He was instructed to stop and pass the metal detectors.
Police found the 17-year-old PA resident was concealing the knife seen in the accompanying photo. Bchasdei Hashem, there were no injuries to the intended victims. The PA resident was taken into custody.
(YWN Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Police spokesman unit)