Israel: Attacker Slits Woman Cop's Throat

Israeli security forces have been hit by seven knife attacks since Friday as Palestinians have increased the level of violence in disputed areas ahead of the Jewish New Year.

In one attack in east Jerusalem, a 38-year-old female border officer was left fighting for her life after she was slashed in the neck.

The woman's male colleague suffered minor injuries and was able to shoot the suspect, who is in a critical condition.

Since Friday, Israeli security forces have shot dead five Palestians and one Jordanian who were engaged in knife attacks.…