The Arab who perpetrated the terror attack near the Kosel in the Old City of Jerusalem on Motzei Shabbos turned himself in to the police after a six-hour intensive manhunt. The terrorist, Amir Sidavi, a 26-year-old resident of east Jerusalem, arrived by taxi at the Moriah police station in Jerusalem on Sunday morning and was immediately transferred for interrogation. Three of his relatives, including his mother, were later detained by the police as well. The taxi driver who drove the terrorist to the police station was also detained for questioning after a gun – which was apparently used to carry out the attack – and a knife were found in the taxi. The driver claimed that he picked up the terrorist near Shaarei Tzedek Hospital. According to media reports, the Shin Bet and the police identified Sidawi as the perpetrator almost immediately after the attack but they were unable to find him. Meanwhile, they raided the homes of his relatives, which is believed to have been the impetus for Sidawi to turn himself in. A security source told media outlets that Sidawi is not affiliated with any terror groups and is believed to have carried out the attack on his own initiative. He did not have any previous security offenses. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

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