IDF Forces Capture Terrorist Throwing Firebombs at Israeli Cars

18 December, 2019   |   6 years ago

Jerusalem, 18 December, 2019 (TPS-IL) -- IDF forces on Tuesday night thwarted a terror attack after spotting a terrorist hurling a firebomb at Israeli vehicles driving on Route 60 near Bethlehem.

IDF troops fired at the terrorist and successfully apprehended him as he tried to escape. The terrorist reportedly sustained a moderate injury to his legs.

Route 60 is a major road traveled by tens of thousands of Israelis daily.

In related news, police forces operating in the neighborhood of Isawiya in Jerusalem were attacked by Arab rioters throwing rocks and launching fireworks at them. Several of the rioters were reportedly arrested.