Soldier killed in West Bank knife attack

IDF soldier sitting inside jeep near Tapuach Junction stabbed twice in chest by Palestinian; Assailant apprehended after onlooker runs him over with car. Terrorist reportedly served as senior officer in Palestinian security forces

Efrat Weiss
Latest Update: 02.10.10, 17:12 / Israel News

An IDF soldier was killed Wednesday after being stabbed by a Palestinian while sitting in his jeep near the Tapuach Junction, located south of the West Bank city of Nablus.

The victim has been identified as a village of Maghar resident, Sergeant Major Ihab Khatib, a non-commissioned officer in the Kfir Brigade.

Judea and Samaria District Police officers apprehended the terrorist. The knife used in the attack was found at the scene. Israeli security officials said the terrorist acted alone.

The attacker, Mohammad Khatib from the village of Yabed, reportedly served as a senior officer in the Palestinian security forces. He was transferred to the security forces for investigation.

It seems the Israeli in the article below was a soldier.

I will try and get more information about this incident.