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Attempted Stabbing Attack at Yosh Junction [UPDATED 2:49PM IL]


ter14:25: A terrorist tried to stab a soldier at or near Yosh Junction near the Yehuda and Shomron Division Command. B”H no injuries, the terrorist was shot.

Widespread rioting is reported in that area. Rioting is also reported near Kever Rochel and in the Kalkilye areas. No injuries are reported at this time.

14:40: Gunfire from Gaza towards Yad Mordechai strikes a restaurant in a gas station. B’chasdei Hashem no fatalities or injuries.

14:42: An explosive device was hurled at soldiers along the Gaza fence near Nachal Ohz. B”H no fatalities or injuries. Soldiers returned fire and struck the terrorist.

14:49: Police report border police at Yosh Junction have been targeted with firebombs and makeshift explosives. Forces detected one Arab approaching and about to throw a firebomb. They fired at him, neutralizing the threat. As they were treating the wounded terrorist, they detected another approaching with a knife.

The commander of the nearby jeep realized what was about to occur and ordered the driver to run down the terrorist to neutralize the threat as seen in the video. B’chasdei Hashem there are no fatalities or wounded among border police troops.

 

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)



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