Young Israeli girl dies of stabbing by terrorist on Jerusalem train

A terrorist on the Jerusalem light train stabbed a young Israeli girl several times Friday before he was pulled off and arrested by police. She died in hospital after paramedics made intense efforts to save her life.  The attack took place as the train passed the Old City wall. Two other passengers were slightly injured when the train braked sharply and the subsequent crush. The rail service was halted then rerouted, The attacker, aged 57, lives on the Jerusalem Arab district of Ras al-Amud and is being questioned.

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