Jerusalem’s borderline is known as one of the city’s most sensitive areas, where daily life often collides with ongoing security tension
This week, in the afternoon hours, a Jerusalem riot police officer witnessed a violent incident on the city’s borderline. The suspect, a 19-year-old resident of Issawiya, attacked a cyclist and stole his bicycle. The officer chased him down, arrested him on the spot, and returned the bicycle to its owner. The victim was lightly injured and evacuated to hospital
Surveillance footage from Shimon HaTzadik Street
The video shows the moments of the attack: the suspect assaults the cyclist and is seen trying to escape with the bicycle. The officer noticed what was happening, pursued him, and made the arrest
The recording highlights the friction along Shimon HaTzadik Street – an area where previous violent incidents have taken place – reflecting the ongoing tension along Jerusalem’s borderline
An Issawiya resident was arrested while robbing a cyclist and violently attacking him pic.twitter.com/Oe5uQ35cxU
— jerusalem online (@Jlmonline) August 26, 2025
Bicycle robbery on Jerusalem’s borderline
The stolen bicycle was returned to its owner after the swift intervention. The victim said he was attacked without warning, while eyewitnesses reported panic in the area due to its proximity to East Jerusalem
Residents described a harsh reality of repeated robberies and assaults, claiming that Shimon HaTzadik Street has become a hotspot for crime. Many called on Jerusalem police to increase their presence along the borderline to ensure daily safety
Suspect from Issawiya arrested
The suspect, a 19-year-old resident of Issawiya, was taken for questioning at the Shalem police station in Jerusalem. Police officials said he would be brought to court for a remand hearing
Security sources noted that the arrest was intended not only to resolve this case but also to send a clear message against street violence. Jerusalem police announced they would continue focused operations along the borderline to prevent further robberies and assaults near sensitive neighborhoods
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