At least eight people were slightly injured this evening (Thursday) in a stabbing attack on Route 443, near the Modi’in West intersection. An MGB policeman who happened upon the scene shot the terrorist, a resident of East Jerusalem in his 20s, killing him on the spot. Large police forces from the Central District are on the scene, Shin Bet forces are also conducting searches. Examining the background and circumstances under review. At this stage there is no indication of the invention of another suspect.
A preliminary investigation shows that the terrorist arrived at the intersection opened the doors of two other cars and injured two men. At the same time, tear gas was sprayed at the other passengers in other cars. In total, eight people were very lightly injured, including the two men with superficial wounds, five from tear gas, and one more was slightly injured in the face in the confrontation about the terrorist.
Central District Commander, Sgt Avi Beatonsaid: “The terrorist tried to stab a number of civilians who were traveling on the highway. He tries to open several vehicles with a knife and tear gas in his hand. He succeeds in spraying and stabbing a number of civilians. him.
Central District Commander, Superintendent Avi Biton, on the attack near Modi’in (photo: Police Spokesperson)
The spokesman for Hamas, Abdellatif al-Kanou, welcomed the attack and said that it was a “heroic action and said that the resistance continues and the crimes of the occupation and the invasions of al-Aqsa will be met with additional actions.” Al-Kanou also said that the attack is “a natural response to these crimes, we call for escalating the struggle and resistance to the occupation by all means, as we are ready to go into battle to protect Al-Aqsa.”
“He ran towards the car, opened the door and tried to stab my partner”
Commissioner of Police, Senior Superintendent Jacob Shabtai, spoke with Sergeant Major D., an MGB fighter who neutralized the terrorist: “Well done, you reacted as you should. You saved your partner’s life and I don’t know how many more people were saved here thanks to you. Good luck.” Sergeant Major D, who was in the car with his off-duty partner, told the commissioner about the moments when the terrorist opened the door of their car in an attempt to hit them with a knife he had in his possession. In addition, the fighter told about the sequence of the incident, at the end of which he got out of the vehicle, rowed into contact and fired at the terrorist, neutralizing him and thus ending the incident.
In addition, the head of the police also spoke, Sgt Amir Cohen with the fighter and said: “You acted with determination and professionalism and sought contact while risking and real threat to your life, the life of your partner and other citizens. You showed great responsibility even on vacation, you sought contact and neutralized the terrorist, this clearly reflects the around-the-clock activity of Border Guard soldiers and Israel Police officers 24 /7 throughout the year”.
The Commissioner of Police with an MGB fighter who neutralized the terrorist (photo: Police Spokesperson)
Minister of Internal Security Omar Bar-Lev He also spoke with him and said: “I spoke a few minutes ago with D., a veteran police officer in the MGB who shot and neutralized the terrorist at the Shilot intersection. D. was not on duty, on his way home, and acted with determination, initiative and courage and saved human lives. Once again it has been proven that Israel Police officers stand in the way between the terrorists and the citizens of Israel. They deserve full thanks and appreciation for that. We will continue to fight the terrorists and their senders vigorously. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”
A soldier was slightly injured in a stampede attack near Hawara, the terrorist was neutralized and arrested
Earlier today, a vehicle hit several soldiers near the village of Hawara in the Nablus region. As a result of the vehicle being hit, an IDF soldier was slightly injured and was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. The soldiers initiated a suspect arrest procedure that included shooting at the vehicle, the suspect was arrested and handed over for further investigation by the security forces. The circumstances of the incident are being investigated.
The sequence of attacks takes place in the shadow of the security escalation. Yesterday, an 84-year-old woman was murdered in an attack in Holon. The terrorist, Musa Tzarzur, a 28-year-old resident of Kalkilia, was found the next morning lifeless after committing suicide in an abandoned house in Tel Aviv. According to the security officials, Zarzur entered Israel with permission through the Ill crossing, and did not enter Israel as indicated by the Shin Bet.
In the second, a shot was fired at an Israeli vehicle near Hawara in Samaria, there were no casualties, and four hits to the vehicle were identified. Meanwhile, the possibility that the shooting was carried out from a passing vehicle is being investigated. The driver of the injured vehicle continued driving a few kilometers to the eastern entrance to Ariel.