Hebron attacker named as 21-year-old

The attacker shot dead amid a stabbing attack in Hebron earlier in the day has been identified as Hebron-native Ihab Fathi Miswadi, 21, according to Maan.

Miswadi was shot to death by Israeli security forces as he stabbed a man near the Tomb of the Patriarchs, critically wounding him.

The victim stabilized upon reaching a Jerusalem hospital, according to MDA.

Locals tell Maan that Israeli security forces kept Palestinian rescue teams from reaching Miswadi.

In a video, his body can be seen lying on the ground unattended as forces secure the scene.

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