11 Jan 2023 | 03:36 PM UTC
PT: One Israeli wounded in stabbing attack near Hebron, West Bank, Jan. 11; assailant dead
Israeli police shoot knife-wielding assailant in South Hebron Hills, West Bank, Palestinian Territories, Jan. 11. Disruptions likely.
Event
Israeli police shot and killed a knife-wielding assailant in the South Hebron Hills area of the West Bank, Jan. 11. At least one Israeli citizen was wounded in the attack.
Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the incident scene over the coming hours. Additional stabbing attacks are possible in settlements across the West Bank amid prevailing heightened tensions.
Context
Israeli security forces regularly foil attempted stabbing, shooting, and car-ramming incidents in Jerusalem and throughout the West Bank. The threat of such incidents increases during periods of heightened tensions surrounding controversial political developments or anniversaries marking key events.
Advice
Avoid the scene of the incident due to likely increased security and localized traffic disruptions. Heed the instructions of security personnel.
