Attempted shooting, stabbing attack north of Hebron, one terrorist killed

One terrorist attempted to stab IDF soldiers, while a second terrorist shot at soldiers from Palestinian territory, Israeli media reported.

IDF forces night operation in the West Bank, April 9, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF forces night operation in the West Bank, April 9, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

There was an attempted shooting and stabbing terror attack at the Beit Einun junction, north of Hebron, according to  IDF reports on Sunday.

One terrorist attempted to stab IDF soldiers, while a second terrorist shot at soldiers from Palestinian territory, Israeli media reported.

 The weapon used by one of the terrorist who carried out the attempted shooting attack on IDF soldiers north of Hebron. April21, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
The weapon used by one of the terrorist who carried out the attempted shooting attack on IDF soldiers north of Hebron. April21, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Troops remove active threat 

According to reports, the IDF removed any active threat in the area after killing the stabber and wounding the shooter.

No further casualties were reported at the scene.

The IDF stated troops were deployed in the area.