IDF confirms Canadian attempted to stab troops at Netiv Ha’asara

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

This handout image shows a knife used by a Canadian assailant during an attempted attack near Netiv Ha'asara, July 22, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
This handout image shows a knife used by a Canadian assailant during an attempted attack near Netiv Ha'asara, July 22, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

The IDF confirms the stabber who attempted to attack troops outside Netiv Ha’asara earlier today is a Canadian citizen.

According to the military, the suspect arrived at the entrance to the Gaza border community by car, got out, and threatened security forces with a knife.

The troops returned fire, killing the assailant.

“We emphasize that the suspect is a foreign citizen who arrived at the scene from Israel and not from the Gaza Strip,” the IDF adds.

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