Stabbing attack

Police complete investigation into Petah Tikva stabbing, 19 minors arrested

The investigation concluded after a two-week manhunt, during which police apprehended all individuals believed to have been involved in the violent altercation.

|ByALON HACHMON
People gather outside a Pizza Hut branch in Petah Tikva, lighting candles and placing flowers in memory of employee Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, who was stabbed and later died of his wounds on the eve of Independence Day, April 25, 2026.
A member of the forensic team works at the scene, after a man was arrested following a stabbing incident in the Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population, in London, Britain, April 29, 2026.

CAM weekly Antisemitism report – London stabbings demonstrate it’s “open season” on Jews, says CAM

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman warned, "If governments do not respond forcefully at every level, this 'hunting season' against Jews will continue."

|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Essa Suleiman stabbed two London Jews with a knife before being overpowered by Jewish volunteer security and Metropolitan Police.

History of violence against Jews, police: What we know about Golders Green attacker - explainer

An investigation by Campaign Against Antisemitism and confirmed by The Jerusalem Post reveals a long history of violence that includes attacking officials and disrupting demonstrations.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
A member of the forensic team works at the scene, after a man was arrested following a stabbing incident in the Golders Green area, which is home to a large Jewish population, in London, Britain, April 29, 2026.

Shomrim volunteer who helped subdue London attacker: 'I wanted to protect community' - interview

"I wanted to protect the community, and that's what I did," said Shomrim volunteer Yonaton El-Kouby. "I was able to give something to the community today."

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Israel must develop new strategy to fight lone wolf terrorism -editorial

It is crucial to see that lone wolf attacks are just that: extremist actors taking matters into their own hands, completely alone.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli security forces guard at the scene of a terror attack, in Elad, May 5, 2022.

Unstable man shot dead by IDF soldier after attempting to stab others

The attacking man was already arrested for threatening others and assault but was found mentally incompetent to stand trial.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Police vehicles

Stabbing in Jerusalem, ramming in West Bank mar weekend in Israel

A young Israeli man was severely wounded after being stabbed in the back, the suspect was shot by police and was still holding the knife used in the attack.

OCTOBER 22, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Palestinian gunmen and mourners attend the funeral of Palestinian Islamic Jihad activist Matin dabaya, who was killed during clashes with Israeli forces, during his funeral in Jenin, in the West Bank, October 14, 2022.

'Miracle' toddler survived Thailand nursery massacre asleep under blanket

She was the only child in the nursery to have escaped unscathed after former police officer Panya Khamrap killed more than 30 people, mostly children in the nursery.

OCTOBER 9, 2022ByREUTERS
Tawatchai Supolwong holds his 3-year-old daugther Paveenut Supolwong, nicknamed Ammy, who is the only child survivor of the day care centre mass shooting, during a family meeting at their home in Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lam Phu province, Thailand, October 9, 2022.

Israeli locks himself in family home with knife, stabs police officer

An Israel police officer was stabbed after attempting to break into the locked apartment, fearing that the suspect could hurt himself.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Police cars are seen at the crime scene at Nahf, northern Israel on September 7, 2022

Canada hunts suspects in stabbing spree that killed 10, wounded 15

A statement by indigenous leaders indicated the attacks may have been drug-related.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022ByREUTERS
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer arrives at a crime scene after multiple people were killed and injured in a stabbing spree in Weldon, Saskatchewan, Canada, September 4, 2022.

Rushdie stabbing 'crime that Islam doesn't accept' - Muslim World League chief

"There are texts in the Islamic religion that are opposed to violence. Explicit texts,” said Dr. Muhammad bin Abdul Karim al-Issa, hoping other leaders follow.

AUGUST 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Mohammad Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Muslim World League.

Mossad 'likely' behind Salman Rushdie stabbing, claims Denver professor

Nader Hashemi, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Denver, said Rushdie's attacker may have been convinced to commit the attack by a Mossad agent.

AUGUST 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Author Salman Rushdie gestures during a news conference before the presentation of his latest book 'Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights' at the Niemeyer Center in Aviles, northern Spain, October 7, 2015.

Rushdie attack suspect said he respected Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini

The suspect of Salman Rushdie's stabbing said that he respected Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByREUTERS
Author Salman Rushdie gestures during a news conference before the presentation of his latest book 'Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights' at the Niemeyer Center in Aviles, northern Spain, October 7, 2015.

Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan speaks out on Iranian regime after Rushdie attack

Israel's Ambassador George Deek was threatened by his Iranian counterpart Seyerd Mousavi on Twitter last July.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
George Deek, appointed Thursday as Israel's first Christian-Arab ambassador. He will serve in Azerbaijan