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There was a shooting attack on the Tunnel Highway during the predawn early morning hours of Thursday, 10 Sivan. The terrorist, in his 20s, fired at border police. The unit chased after the attacker who continued firing at them until they struck him with their armor-plated jeep. His injuries were reported to be light.

The attack took place close to 3:00AM in the el-Hader Junction area. The armored patrol jeep was struck several times by gunfire, including one window. B’chasdei Hashem the armor-plating protected soldiers inside.

When the terrorist was apprehended he was found with a knife and the FN pistol used in the attack was found near him. He apparently threw it before being apprehended.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: Police Spokesman Unit)