The terrorist eliminated in Lod was previously convicted of illegal weapons possession.
The writing was on the wall: the terrorist who attempted to carry out the stabbing attack in Lod is known to the police and was previously convicted of multiple offenses, including possession of weapons, drugs,…
Assessment
The attacker killed in Lod had a prior criminal record including weapons and drug offenses, yet received only a six-month sentence. This raises questions about whether the legal system adequately assessed the threat he posed. The gap between his known history and the light punishment will likely fuel public debate on judicial handling of security-related offenders.