IDF troops thwart shooting attack south of Nablus

The assailant has been neutralized.

By World Israel News Staff

A short while ago, IDF troops thwarted an attempted shooting attack at the Hativa Square, south of Nablus. The assailant has been neutralized. No IDF injuries were reported.

The attacker served in the Palestinian Authority’s security services. He has been identified as Balal Adnan Rawajba.

The weapon he used in the attack was given to him by the PA, according to IDF sources.

Rawajba pointed his weapon at the soldiers, who neutralized him before he could use it.

No IDF casualties were reported.