Israeli security forces thwarted a terror attack in Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday morning, according to the Israel Police.
A 30-year-old woman approached police officers stationed near the Temple Mount’s Chain Gate and attempted to stab them, the Israel Police said in a statement. The officers opened fire, neutralizing her.
There were no Israeli casualties reported in either incident.
At least four terrorists were killed in what the IDF described as heavy exchanges of fire in five separate incidents across Judea and Samaria on Sunday. IDF forces came under fire in the village of Beit Anan, northwest of Ramallah, as well, but managed to make arrests despite the assault. Another terrorist was apprehended in a raid in Kafr Dan, north of Jenin, without incident. Three others were killed in a clash near Mount Hadar.
According to Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, the terrorists had been planning an “imminent” attack.
“The soldiers and commanders acted as we expected them to and have our full backing,” he said.