A 20-year-old man told police he was attacked by Arabs Tuesday night as he rode his bicycle near the New Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem.
The man was listed in fair to good condition at Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center after he was struck with a lead pipe.
Israel Police and Border Patrol officers have arrested two 19-year-old Arab males in connection with the attack. Both were held for further questioning.
The arrests were made after searches were conducted using footage from security cameras.