News - Israeli soldier killed in West Bank knife attack (6 images)

IDF soldier sitting inside jeep near Tapuach Junction stabbed twice in chest by Palestinian; Assailant apprehended after onlooker runs him over with car. Terrorist reportedly served as senior officer in Palestinian security forces
The victim has been identified as a village of Maghar resident, Sergeant Major Ihab Khatib, a non-commissioned officer in the Kfir Brigade.

Judea and Samaria District Police officers apprehended the terrorist. The knife used in the attack was...
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IDF soldier sitting inside jeep near Tapuach Junction stabbed twice in chest by Palestinian; Assailant apprehended after onlooker runs him over with car. Terrorist reportedly served as senior officer in Palestinian security forces
The victim has been identified as a village of Maghar resident, Sergeant Major Ihab Khatib, a non-commissioned officer in the Kfir Brigade.

Judea and Samaria District Police officers apprehended the terrorist. The knife used in the attack was found at the scene. Israeli security officials said the terrorist acted alone.

The attacker, Mohammad Khatib from the village of Yabed, reportedly served as a senior officer in the Palestinian security forces. He was transferred to the security forces for investigation.
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