Israeli soldier wounded in terror ramming attack on IDF post in West Bank

This comes less than a day after five IDF soldiers were wounded in a similar incident.

 Israeli security forces at the scene of an attempt stabbing attack near Fawwar, south of Hebron, in the West Bank, November 8, 2020 (photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)
Israeli security forces at the scene of an attempt stabbing attack near Fawwar, south of Hebron, in the West Bank, November 8, 2020
(photo credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)

An IDF reservist was wounded on Saturday afternoon in a suspected ramming attack at the entrance to the Palestinian town of Fawwar, near Hebron, the military confirmed.

The driver was shot before being detained by Israeli forces, operating in increased presence in the area.

Magen David Adom personnel arrived at the scene to provide medical treatment to the injured man, who was conscious.

This comes the day after five IDF soldiers were wounded in a similar incident nearby.

Israeli troops take position as they raid the house of a Palestinian who is believed to be a terrorist, in Hebron in the West Bank November 16, 2023 (credit: MUSSA QAWASMA/REUTERS)
Israeli troops take position as they raid the house of a Palestinian who is believed to be a terrorist, in Hebron in the West Bank November 16, 2023 (credit: MUSSA QAWASMA/REUTERS)

Within a day of the last attack

A ramming attack happened on Route 60 near the entrance to the Palestinian village of Aboud, also close to Hebron.

One of the soldiers was wounded seriously, the other four moderately.

MDA arrived at the scene along with military medics and provided first aid. The soldiers were then evacuated to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba.

The terrorist who attacked the junction was Omar Hassin, 16, from Hebron, according to Army Radio.