A knife-wielding terrorist tried to stab an IDF soldier during offensive operations in the Jenin area of the Menashe Brigade. The troops responded quickly with precise fire at the terrorist and killed him on the spot. There were no casualties among Israeli forces. The soldiers are continuing operational activity in the sector.
The IDF Spokesperson announced overnight Friday that during offensive operations in the Jenin area of the Menashe Brigade, an attempted stabbing attack occurred. A terrorist armed with a knife approached the force operating in the area and tried to stab one of the IDF soldiers. The troops on the ground responded quickly and skillfully to the immediate threat. The force opened precise fire at the armed terrorist and neutralized him on the spot. The IDF Spokesperson said the terrorist was killed following the determined fire by Israeli forces. There were no casualties among Israeli forces during the incident. The soldiers continued their operational mission in the Jenin area of the Menashe Brigade, as part of combat and thwarting operations by Israeli forces against terror elements in the Judea and Samaria region.