| 2017 Jerusalem Light Rail stabbing | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict | |
  The attack site | |
| Location | Tzahal Square, Jerusalem |
| Coordinates | 31°46′44″N 35°13′29″E / 31.77889°N 35.22472°E |
| Date | 14 April 2017 12:50 (UTC+3) |
Attack type | Stabbing |
| Weapons | Kitchen knife |
| Deaths | 1 civilian |
| Injured | 2 civilians |
| Victims | Train passengers |
| Motive | Under investigation |
The 2017 Jerusalem Light Rail stabbing was a stabbing attack and suspected act of terrorism that occurred on Good Friday,[1] 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.[2] The attacker was arrested and was deemed competent to stand trial.
- ^ Mickolus, Edward (3 May 2018). Terrorism Worldwide, 2017. McFarland. ISBN 9781476634005.
- ^ Fisher, Ian (14 April 2017). "British Student Is Fatally Stabbed on Train in Jerusalem". The New York Times. Retrieved 14 April 2017.