The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported an attempted terrorist attack involving a stabbing near the Itmar settlement in the West Bank. "Today (Thursday) a fire broke out near Itmar settlement. "During the attempts to put out the fire, two terrorists stabbed an Israeli," the IDF press service said in a statement.
It was noted that another Israeli at the scene recognized the terrorist attack and neutralized the two attackers. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in serious condition.
The press service added that the Israeli troops temporarily surrounded the area, and the police and firefighters are investigating the circumstances of the fire.
