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tunnel checkpointYonatan Sindel/Flash90

Attempted ramming attack at the tunnel checkpoint. A terrorist arrived at the checkpoint with a vehicle this afternoon (Tuesday) and attempted to run over police officers operating at the scene.

The police force fired at the terrorist, but he managed to escape.

The IDF stated: "A short while ago, a report was received regarding an attempted ramming near the tunnel checkpoint adjacent to Jerusalem. No injuries were reported. IDF soldiers began a pursuit after the terrorist."