The suspect was reportedly neutralized and captured by security forces.
By TOBIAS SIEGALThe scene of the attempted terrorist attack near Ariel, September 6, 2020 (Credit: Dan Assulin)
A terrorist attempted to stab soldiers Sunday afternoon at Ariel junction in Samaria, the IDF said. A policeman shot him in the leg as he fled toward Ariel.Security forces arrested the suspect after he was shot, said Rescuers Without Borders, a volunteer organization that administers first aid.The police officer who neutralized the suspect said he shouted at the suspect to stop several times and fired into the air before shooting at his leg.There were no other casualties.