Security forces in Nablus (archives)
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Settler says escaped stabbing west of Nablus
Israeli driver claims two Palestinians attacked him with screwdriver near West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron after staging accident scene. Security forces launch investigation; incident believed to be of criminal nature
An Israeli driver reported Monday that two Palestinians attacked him near the West Bank settlement of Shavei Shomron, west of Nablus.
According to his report, the Palestinians staged an accident scene near the settlement and when he stopped to see if he could help, they attacked him with a screwdriver, tried to steal his car and proceeded to flee the area.
The man filed a complaint with the Ariel Police. Security forces were dispatched to the area and began investigating the incident.
The settlers claimed the attack was nationalistically motivated, but the defense establishment believes the attempt was of a criminal nature.
"The government is liable for any terror that will follow the irresponsible decision to open the Gaza crossing," Gershon Mesika, head of the Shomron Regional Council, told Ynet.
"We demand they demonstrate minimal responsibility and put the safety of civilians before their personal, political considerations."
