
Israeli security forces near the scene of the attempted stabbing attack in the Gush Etzion Junction on Jan. 31, 2021. Photo: Gershon Elinson/Flash90
JNS.org – Israeli forces thwarted a terrorist attack on Monday at the Gush Etzion junction in the West Bank, the Israeli military said in a statement.
The assailant got out of a vehicle armed with a knife and attempted to stab a soldier at the junction, who opened fire at the suspect, neutralizing him, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
There were no Israeli casualties reported.
Israeli security forces were in pursuit of the vehicle in which the terrorist arrived.
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