A 51-year-old Israeli man was seriously wounded in stabbing attack near the West Bank settlement of Elon Moreh on Thursday morning.
The man was attacked at the Derech Avraham Farm by two Palestinian attackers, who were killed by Israeli forces at the scene.
According to Israel Police, the stabbing victim was stabbed in the chest after attempting to put out a fire which had been set by Palestinian residents of Beit Furik, a nearby village.
The IDF said it was aware of the situation and its forces were actively responding. Police have cordoned off the village of Beit Furik.
Magen David Adom provided emergency treatment to the victim, whose condition was described as serious, and transported him to the hospital for further care.
Yossi Dagan issues public statement following the stabbing attack
“We are repeatedly witnessing arson and attempted attacks,” Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said following the attack.
“We expect the government to crush terrorism and those who incite it,” Dagan added. “We will win. A thousand terrorists will not help. This is our land, and we will win.”
