An 18-year-old Arab aroused the suspicion of Border Police soldiers securing the area near Meoras Hamachpela in Chevron. Officers ordered him to stop and lift his shirt, where he had concealed a firearm and two knives.

After further inspection, security forces soldiers found a suicide letter detailing the youth’s intent to die as a martyr in an attack, and one of the knives concealed was inscribed with the words ‘With this knife a Jewish soldier will be murdered.’

Ynet reported that he had shaved in the ritualistic manner associated with preparation for suicide attacks.

There have been many attempts to carry out a terror attack at Meoras Hamachpela as reported HERE by YW.

(Source: Ynet / YW1412)