Palestinian reportedly tries to stab IDF soldier in West Bank, is shot

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

The scene of a reported stabbing attack near the West Bank town of al Fawar, February 9, 2023. (Courtesy)
The scene of a reported stabbing attack near the West Bank town of al Fawar, February 9, 2023. (Courtesy)

A Palestinian man who allegedly attempted to stab an Israeli soldier near the West Bank town of al Fawar, close to Hebron, has been shot, according to initial reports.

Images from the scene show him being treated by army medics.

No Israeli soldiers are hurt in the incident, the Rescuers Without Borders emergency service says.

There is no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces on the incident.

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