Israel: Suspected car-ramming attack in Sheikh Jarrah, East Jerusalem, May 16; five injured

Event

A suspected car-ramming attack was reported in East Jerusalem, May 16. The incident occurred north of the Old City in the vicinity of Sheikh Jarrah. An unidentified motorist drove a vehicle into a security force vehicle injuring at least five people. Israeli security personnel reportedly shot and killed the driver.

Heightened security is likely in the impact area in the coming hours. Security force operations could result in localized ground travel disruptions. Further attacks are possible.

Advice

Avoid the incident site in the coming hours. Heed the directives of the authorities. Plan for ground travel delays.

In light of the ongoing civil unrest, consider avoiding the city of Jerusalem, notably the areas of Sheikh Jarrah and the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, through at least late May due to the potential for violence.