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IDF Foils Stabbing Attack Near Ariel

According to the IDF, troops were dispatched to the Emek Doron farm, located near the community of Revava, following reports of a terrorist attempting to carry out a stabbing attack.

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Terrorist (Photo: Shutterstock /J Walters)

An Arab was shot by Israeli forces after an alleged stabbing attempt at a farming outpost in Judea and Samaria on Tuesday, the military said.

According to the IDF, troops were dispatched to the Emek Doron farm, located near the community of Revava, following reports of a terrorist attempting to carry out a stabbing attack.

The suspect arrived at the site armed with a knife and attempted to stab an Israeli civilian, according to initial reports cited by emergency responders. He was shot at the scene and “neutralized” by responding forces.

No other injuries were reported in the incident.

Additional reports indicated the attempted attack took place at a farm situated between the communities of Yakir and Revava. Authorities said the situation was quickly brought under control.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are under review.

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