Attempted Stabbing Attack Near Hebron, No Casualties; Terrorist Was Pursued and Caught

22 October, 2015   |   9 years ago

Jerusalem, 22 October, 2015 (TPS) -- An attempted stabbing attack occurred shortly before 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 22, at the entrance of Tel Rumeida in Hebron.

IDF soldiers were inspecting a Palestinian suspect, when he tried to pepper spray them and pulled out a knife. He tried to stab a Jewish driver who closed her car window and escaped injury. The soldiers then shot in the air, and the terrorist attempted to flee and was pursued and caught.

No casualties were reported.