A terrorist attempted to infiltrate Israel from the Bethlehem area early Wednesday morning, according to police. The assailant pulled a knife toward Border Police officers and was neutralized. No Israeli forces were harmed.
A terrorist attempted to cross into Israel from the Bethlehem area early Wednesday morning, Israel Police reported. The assailant, armed with a knife, approached Border Police officers and brandished the weapon. Officers neutralized the threat; no Israeli forces were injured. The identity of the attacker and whether he was killed or captured have not been disclosed. The incident is the latest in a series of attempted infiltration and stabbing attacks along the security barrier, though each case is assessed independently.
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