Footage shows would-be stabber shot by IDF

A terrorist runs at IDF soldiers manning a checkpoint with a knife drawn; the soldiers manage to shoot the attacker dead, who ignores orders to stop, before he can hurt anyone.
Yoav Zitun & Elisha Ben Kimon|Updated:
PrintFind an error? Report us
Related Topics
A terrorist attempted to carry out a stabbing attack at a checkpoint near Tulkarm early Tuesday evening, but he was killed by IDF soldiers before he could wound anyone.
The terrorist's foiled attack 
According to IDF sources, the terrorist ran at soldiers at the 104 Crossing checkpoint with a knife drawn.
1 View gallery
The scene of the attempted attack; the terrorist is circled in redThe scene of the attempted attack; the terrorist is circled in red
The scene of the attempted attack; the terrorist is circled in red
The soldiers from the Home Front Command's Shahar Battalion identified the attacker and apparently called at him to stop. When he did not, the battalion's deputy commander, an officer at the rank of major, shot at the terrorist and killed him.
The crossing was closed down to all traffic following the incident.
First published: 18:23, 01.17.17
Comments
The commenter agrees to the privacy policy of Ynet News and agrees not to submit comments that violate the terms of use, including incitement, libel and expressions that exceed the accepted norms of freedom of speech.
""