Army says terrorist broke into Otniel house

The army confirms the stabbing is a terror attack.

“A terrorist murdered a civilian in her home, in the community of Otniel,” the IDF says in a statement. “The attacker broke into the house and stabbed the victim to death. Forces are in pursuit of the terrorist.”

The residents of Otniel are on lockdown after the attack. Flares are seen over the settlement as soldiers sweep the area for the attacker.

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