Two civilians and one police officer were lightly moderately wounded during a stabbing attack on Hagai Street in Jerusalem's Old City.

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The terrorist was shot dead by security services after being chased by Israel and Border Police.

Stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City

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Scene of the attack

Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg

At 3:13pm, MDA sources responded to the scene to treat two ale civilians, an 18 and 20 year old, with stab wounds to their torso. Additionally, paramedics treated one police officer who had been stabbed in the thigh.

The Israel Police later announced that the stabber was a resident of the West Bank

This is the second stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City this week. On March 29, a female terrorist was shot dead by police after attempting to stab officers with a pair of scissors.