JERUSALEM, Jan 31 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israeli troops today shot and killed a Palestinian man, after he attempted to stab a soldier, in a West Bank crossroad, the military said.
The incident took place at the Gush Etzion Junction, a crossroad in a major settlement bloc, south of Jerusalem.
An Israeli military spokesperson released a photo of three kitchen knives, taped to a stick, saying, it was used for the attempted attack.
The army said, he was “neutralised” and later confirmed he was dead.
No injuries among the Israeli forces were reported.
Over the past years, lone Palestinian attackers, usually not affiliated with any militant organisation, have carried out a string of alleged stabbing, shooting, and car-ramming attacks, against Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank.– NNN-MA’AN
