Police officer injured in Jordan Valley shootout with Palestinian terrorist September 5, 2023Israeli soldiers at the scene of a terror shooting in the Jordan Valley, September 5, 2023. (Jamal Awad/Flash90)Jamal Awad/Flash90Police officer injured in Jordan Valley shootout with Palestinian terroristThe terrorist, a teenager, had attempted to carry out a shooting attack earlier in the day.By World Israel News StaffA border police officer was injured when trying to stop an armed Palestinian from carrying out a terror shooting attack near the Argaman Junction in the Jordan Valley on Tuesday.Medical units from the IDF provided immediate aid on-site. The terrorist was shot dead by other border guards present at the scene. The officer sustained light injuries.Earlier that day, reports emerged of the same individual attempting to carry out a shooting attack. He shot his weapon skywards along Route 90 in the Jordan Valley and at a shipping container before his firearm malfunctioned and he fled.Border Police officers were subsequently dispatched to the area.The Palestinian Authority health ministry identified the terrorist as 17-year-old Muhammad Zubaidat from Jericho.31 Israelis have been killed in Palestinian terror attacks so far this year. Border PoliceIDFPalestinian terrorShooting attack
