Knife-carrying Palestinian stopped in Hebron

Border guards have arrested a Palestinian man in possession of a knife near the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, a police spokesperson says.

The man, a 26-year-old resident of the West Bank city, had “aroused the suspicion” of the officers. When they carried out a search, the border guards discovered the weapon, police say.

The suspect has been handed over to security forces for further questioning.

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— Judah Ari Gross

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