Jerusalem scene of a bloody attack on Friday morning. Shortly before 10 am, five people were injured on the axis of the tram between the two parts of the city. According to police, this is an attack on the car ram.
The author of this move, a resident of East Jerusalem was neutralized by police who opened fire wounding him seriously. The man reportedly drove into pedestrian with his car before leaving the vehicle to stab bystanders.
"The terrorist was driving in a pedestrian area, and injured at least five people. At this same place, another terrorist attack took place there several months. The man was injured and the perimeter cordoned off by police, "said a spokesperson for the Israeli police.
This new attack comes amid strong Israeli-Palestinian tensions and while West Jerusalem celebrates the joyful festival of Purim. A festival marked by carnivals, street parties and parades dressed.
"Our response to terrorism is to continue our life normally. The Purim celebrations are held and security in different parts of the city will be strengthened, "said Mayor Nir Barkat in a statement. He invited people to come even more of a festive gathering scheduled for midday.
According to Jewish tradition, Jewish Purim victory against a vizier of the Persian Empire, Haman in the fifth century BC.
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