IDF: Soldier fought off terrorist after being stabbed in Tzrifin attack

The scene of a stabbing attack near Tzrifin on April 4, 2023. (Magen David Adom)
The scene of a stabbing attack near Tzrifin on April 4, 2023. (Magen David Adom)

Revealing new details of the stabbing attack Tuesday morning near the Tzrifin army base, the IDF says the attacker attempted to steal a soldier’s weapon.

The soldier, who was wounded in the stabbing, protected his gun with his body and physically fought off the terrorist until the stabber was stopped by civilians.

The soldier was wounded in serious condition and is currently hospitalized, the army says.

A second soldier was lightly wounded in the incident.

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