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IDF: Palestinian detained over Hamas-claimed shooting, stabbing attack in West Bank

By Emanuel Fabian 31 July 2024, 6:55 pm 4 Edit

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

IDF troops carry out searches for a Palestinian terrorist who seriously wounded an Israeli man in the southern West Bank, July 31, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
IDF troops carry out searches for a Palestinian terrorist who seriously wounded an Israeli man in the southern West Bank, July 31, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)

A Palestinian suspected of carrying out this morning’s shooting and stabbing attack in the southern West Bank has been detained by troops, the IDF says.

In an initial questioning, the suspect implicated himself in the attack, which left an Israeli man in serious condition, according to the IDF.

He has been handed over to the Shin Bet for further interrogation.

Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.

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