A Palestinian Arab terrorist stabbed two Israeli police officers in Jerusalem’s Old City on Thursday morning. Officials believe the perpetrator was en route to carry out an attack at the nearby Temple Mount.

Officers with the Jerusalem Police and the Border Police spotted the suspect as he entered the Damascus Gate and made his way through the Muslim Quarter of the Old City. When they stopped him for questioning, the terrorist pulled a knife and stabbed two of the officers.

Security forces immediately opened fire on the terrorist, killing him and lightly wounding a third officer with “friendly fire.”

All three Israeli victims are listed as stable with light-to-moderate injuries at local hospitals.

Responding to the attack, firebrand lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir, who it is believed will be appointed Internal Security Minister in the next government, said it was time to return security to the streets of Jerusalem.