Israeli security officials are concerned that Friday night’s terrorist attack which left 23-year-old Border Police officer Hadas Malka dead could spark a spate of copycat assaults.
Global terror outfit Isis claimed it carried out the shooting and stabbing near Jerusalem’s Old City; however, Israeli and Palestinian officials do not believe any organised group was behind the attack.
Although Israeli police dismissed a claim by Hamas that it was behind the killing, there was concern it could "inspire" Palestinians to attempt further attacks.
An initial investigation by the army seems to indicate the three Palestinian assailants who carried out the atrocity entered Jerusalem without a legal permit, according to Haaretz.
