An attempted stabbing attack was thwarted near the Shalem police station, just outside Jerusalem's Old City, early Thursday morning, according to Israeli media.The suspected terrorist attempted to stab a police officer and was apprehended. No injuries were reported.

The police commander of the Jerusalem district, Superintendent Doron Turgeman, informed the Commissioner of his request to retire from the police force after a long and successful career, Israel Police announced on Thursday.According to the statement, Chief Turgeman, 53, married and father of five, has served in the security agencies for about 36 years. He joined the police 1992 as a detective in the Jerusalem District after serving in the Golani Brigade, with the exemplary decoration awarded to him for saving a life.Among his prominent positions were operations officer in the Jerusalem district, commander of the Lod station, commander of the Netanya station, commander of the David area, and commander of the Kedem area, holding the position of commander of the Jerusalem district from 2021.

Greek police clashed with protesters after a pro-Palestinian march to the Israeli embassy in Athens on Wednesday, Reuters witnesses and police officials said.More than 2,500 people marched through the streets of Athens to the embassy carrying Palestinian flags and chanting "Free Palestine!"A group of protesters broke off the march, which was largely peaceful, and hurled stones at police who had formed a security cordon outside the embassy. Police fired tear gas to disperse them.Three people were detained during the brief clashes, a police official said.Earlier this month, violence broke out during a pro-Palestinian rally in central Athens, a day after the Israeli military launched a ground and air operation in part of eastern Rafah in the Gaza Strip.

Three Palestinians were killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Tulkarm in the West Bank on Wednesday night, according to Palestinian reports.

The IDF released a statement claiming 40 rockets were fired at Israel, following the siren alarm sounded in the Galilee and Golan on ThursdayNo wounds or damage were reported at the time.This is a developing story.

Both of Israel's chief rabbis, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef and Rabbi David Lau, told the public to listen to security force instructions and not go to Mount Meron on the holiday of Lag Ba’omer this year in light of the security situation, Israeli media announced on Thursday afternoon. This statement comes after the IDF announced last week that there will be an official cancellation of the events that take place annually on Lag Ba’omer at Mount Meron.