Just like the security checkpoints that you find at every American airport, the purpose of the Israeli checkpoints is to deter and catch terrorists.
The Israeli military said its troops shot at the vehicle and chased the suspect down. He was arrested and will be interrogated by defense establishment officials.
Israeli security forces are reportedly preparing to evacuate the crowds of people.
Suaed's colleagues from the Border Police were at the funeral, as well as Kobi Shabtai and Border Police commander Amir Cohen.