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IDF Female Soldier Killed in Road Accident
An IDF female soldier was killed in a road accident on Wednesday.
The IDF stated that the soldier, 20 and a member of a combat unit, was accidentally hit by a car on a road in the Jordan Valley. She later succumbed to her severe wounds.
The driver of the car was an Arab, but the police have ruled out the possibility that it was a terror attack.
Her family has been notified, but her name has yet to be released.
Stabbing Attempt in Hebron
Israeli troops securing the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Sunday stopped an Arab suspect for questioning.
At some point, he drew a large kitchen knife and attempted to stab them.
He was overpowered and arrested.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
IDF Reserve Soldier Dies of Wounds after Traffic Accident
IDF Reserve Soldier Yishai Rivlin has died after a severe traffic accident this morning on Route 60. He leaves behind a wife and three children.
Terrorist Shot During stabbing Attack in Jerusalem
A female Arab terrorist on Wednesday attempted to stab Israeli security personnel at the A-Zaim checkpoint at the southern entrance to Jerusalem.
The security forces responded quickly to the attack and shot and killed the terrorist.
No Israelis were wounded in the attack.
Jerusalem’s District Police Commander Yoram Halevi arrived at the scene of the attack and was briefed on the details.
A police spokesman stated that the police are investigating where the female suspect came from and heightened security is continuing in the area.
Israeli Forces Thwart Attempt to Smuggle Bomb into Israel
Israeli forces on Tuesday were successful in thwarting an attempt by an Arab terrorist to smuggle a bomb into Israel.
Guards at the Gilboa crossing from Samaria stopped a 17-year-old Arab who was trying to smuggle a suspicious object in his bag.
When he was asked to transfer his bag for a security check, the security examiner identified an object suspected of being an explosive charge.
The security guards at the crossing overpowered the suspect and arrested him.
The crossing was evacuated and a police sapper was alerted to the scene.
More details to follow.
