Arab terrorists brandish knives
Arab terrorists brandish knivesAbed Rahim Khatib/Flash 90

An Arab terrorist on Friday afternoon attempted to carry out a stabbing attack at the Gush Etzion Junction.

Initial reports show the knife-wielding terrorist ran towards IDF soldiers and was then eliminted.

No casualties have been reported.

Arabs rioted in several areas of Judea and Samaria, throwing rocks and water bottles at Israeli security forces. One paramedic was lightly wounded.

3,000 police officers are currently on duty in Jerusalem, with especially tight security in the city's Old City, Temple Mount, and Arab neighborhoods.

The Temple Mount is currently open, but entry is limited to women of all ages and men over the age of fifty.Riots occurred just outside the Temple Mount and the Old City.