2017 Jerusalem Light Rail stabbing
The 2017 Jerusalem Light Rail stabbing was a stabbing attack and suspected act of terrorism that occurred on Good Friday, 14 April 2017, on Jerusalem Light Rail's car. In the attack, a 20 year old British student was stabbed to death by Jamil Tamimi, a Palestinian man. Two others, including a pregnant woman, were injured in the incident. The attacker was arrested and was deemed competent to stand trial.
| 2017 Jerusalem Light Rail stabbing | |
|---|---|
| Part of Israeli–Palestinian conflict | |
| Location | Tzahal Square, Jerusalem |
| Coordinates | 31°46′44″N 35°13′29″E |
| Date | 14 April 2017 12:50 (UTC+03:00) |
Attack type | Stabbing |
| Weapons | Kitchen knife |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 2 |
| Victims | Train passengers |
| Motive | Under investigation |
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