Third attack of the day at Tunnel Checkpoint; attacker neutralized after stabbing attempt

An attacker attempted to stab a female soldier at the Tunnel Checkpoint south of Jerusalem and was neutralized, with no Israeli casualties, according to Israeli security sources. This was the third attack reported today.

This was the third attack of the day, according to security sources. The incident occurred at the Tunnel Checkpoint, a key crossing between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion. The attacker attempted to stab a female soldier on duty and was neutralized by security forces. No Israeli casualties were reported. The Zioneer reported earlier at 22:06 that an attacker was neutralized at the same checkpoint; the latest update confirms this as the third such incident today, underscoring a heightened security alert in the area.

4 developments

1. 4 hours ago · 22:19 · 23 JulLatest

   Border Police arrested a knife-armed Hebron resident at the checkpoint.

2. 22:14 · 23 Jul

   Suspect neutralized without gunfire.

3. 22:08 · 23 Jul

   This is the third attack reported today.

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