Israeli soldier stabbed outside Jerusalem settlement

Published March 27th, 2014 - 11:00 GMT
The soldier was only lightly injured, according to media reports. (AFP/File)
The soldier was only lightly injured, according to media reports. (AFP/File)

An Israeli soldier was stabbed and lightly injured in Jerusalem on Thursday, Israeli media reported.

The incident took place near the illegal East Jerusalem settlement of Pisgat Zeev, Ynet reported.

The attackers were allegedly Palestinian and Israeli police said they believe the incident had a "nationalistic motive."

The Israeli soldier sustained injuries to his legs and was treated at the Hadassah Medical Center.

Magen David Adom volunteers treated the injured soldier before transporting him to the Jerusalem hospital, Arutz Sheva reported.

 

 

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