Palestinian Tries to Stab Israeli Soldiers in West Bank, Is Shot and Killed

Assailant reportedly arrived in a vehicle headed south before stopping and attacking Israeli troops.

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18.03.2016
Palestinian tries to stab Israeli soldiers in West Bank, is shot and killed

18.03.2016 | 15:35

Palestinian tries to stab Israeli soldiers in West Bank, is shot and killed

Initial reports Friday said that a Palestinian who tried to stab Israeli soldiers was shot and killed in the West Bank's Gush Etzion.

The Palestinians reportedly arrived on the scene traveling southward in a vehicle.

He stopped and exited the vehicle, attempting to stab a soldier. Others on the scene responded with live fire, killing the suspect.

No Israeli troops were wounded in the attempted attack.

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