05 Jan 2021 | 03:17 PM UTC
PT: Israeli security forces kill suspected knife attacker at Gush Etzion Junction, Jan. 5
Israeli security forces shoot suspected assailant dead at Gush Etzion Junction in the West Bank, Jan. 5 following attempted stabbing.
Event
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shot and killed a suspected Palestinian assailant who reportedly attempted to attack a group of Israeli soldiers with a knife at the Gush Etzion Junction in the West Bank, Jan. 5. No Israelis were reported injured. Route 367 was closed to all traffic following the incident.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the area through Jan. 5 as authorities investigate.
Advice
Heed the advice of authorities, including officers at security checkpoints. Seek updated information on security conditions and possible movement restrictions in the West Bank before traveling. Do not attempt to bypass a security checkpoint; even an accidental breach of the security cordon near a checkpoint may prompt Israeli security forces to respond aggressively.
