IDF thwarts attempted stabbing terror attack at Jordan Valley checkpoint

The attacker attempted to stab an IDF soldier after refusing to identify herself at the Tayasir checkpoint.

The site of the terror attack at Tekoa Junction in the West Bank which took place on Sunday morning July 16, 2023. (photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)
The site of the terror attack at Tekoa Junction in the West Bank which took place on Sunday morning July 16, 2023.
(photo credit: MAGEN DAVID ADOM)

Israeli security forces thwarted an attempted stabbing attack at a Jordan Valley checkpoint, the military and Israeli media reported on Monday morning.

The IDF reported that after the suspect arrived at the Tayasir Checkpoint, she refused to identify herself.

 MDA ambulance seen at the scene of the stabbing.  (credit: MDA SPOKESPERSON)
MDA ambulance seen at the scene of the stabbing. (credit: MDA SPOKESPERSON)

Terrorist tries to stab soldiers 

She subsequently attempted to stab the soldiers stationed at the checkpoint.

The IDF personnel responded with live fire, stopping the attacker. Her condition is unknown. No injuries were reported among the Israeli personnel.

The attack comes amid a recent series of terror attacks. On Sunday, a terrorist opened fire on a bus and a private vehicle in the West Bank, wounding two.

Last week, a youth tried to harm policemen at the Meggido Junction with a hammer.