Overnight (Wednesday), during an IDF (Israel Defense Forces) activity in al-Walaja, located near Bethlehem, a terrorist armed with a knife ...
Jerusalem, 18 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Overnight (Wednesday), during an IDF (Israel Defense Forces) activity in al-Walaja, located near Bethlehem, a terrorist armed with a knife attempted to stab IDF soldiers who were operating in the area and steal their weapons. The soldiers responded with fire and neutralized the terrorist.
No IDF injuries were reported.
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