Samaria stabbing attack: 2 wounded as terrorist escapes

Two people were wounded in a stabbing attack in Samaria on Thursday afternoon. One is listed in moderate to serious condition.

By World Israel News Staff

Two people were wounded in a stabbing attack in Samaria on Thursday afternoon, the IDF reported.

A terrorist stabbed a reserve soldier in the face and chest at a bus stop near the Samaria Regional Brigade base. IDF soldiers opened fire on the terrorist who managed to flee in a vehicle.

A second victim, an Israeli woman, was injured by bullet shrapnel as shots were fired at the terrorist.

First-responders of Magen David Adom together with Army medics provided emergency aid to the victims. Both were evacuated to Beilinson Hospital in Petach Tikvah.

The reserve soldier is listed in moderate to serious condition. The woman is said to be lightly injured.

Israeli forces are conducting a manhunt.