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IDF says Palestinian man attempted to stab soldiers, snatch gun in West Bank; suspect ‘neutralized’

By Emanuel Fabian 18 June 2025, 8:36 am Edit

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

A Palestinian man armed with a knife attempted to stab soldiers and snatch one of their guns in the West Bank village of Walaja overnight, the military says.

The IDF says the troops, who were carrying out an operation in the village, opened fire and “neutralized” the suspect.

No soldiers were hurt.

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