The Old City’s Dung Gate complex was upgraded up to the entrance to the Western Wall.
The terrorist was apprehended by police at the scene. A second person suffered from minor stab wounds in the attack.
Orian Ben Khalifa had reported that she had been arrested because 25-year-old Hala Salim had assaulted her by pushing her, scratching her face, and pulling her hair.
Police officers and a number of worshipers on the Temple Mount scuffled after the incident, according to Palestinian reports.
The Tourism Ministry-led forum included leaders from across Israel's government and focused on the recent spike in attacks against Christians in the historic Old City.
Four years ago, a Jewish boy was attacked by an Arab who hit him on the head and threw off his Kippah in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The meeting was held in order to establish an open dialogue with the Christian community regarding recent attacks on Catholic churches in Jerusalem.
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