According to the Israel Defense Forces, the alleged Palestinian knifemaker was shot by the wounded soldier’s comrade. Rescuers Without Borders emergency services said the attacker had died. The stabbing victim, in his 20s, was taken to Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem with moderate injuries, according to the Magen David Adom Ambulance Service. The IDF said the two soldiers were securing the Route 60 highway, which passes near the Palestinian city, when the attacker attacked them. According to Palestinian media reports, clashes broke out at the site after the attack. Get The Times of Israel Daily Edition by email and never miss our top stories By signing up, you agree to the terms Army Radio reported that the knifemaker, 19, was a member of the Palestinian Authority’s security services. The station said he arrived at the military post by taxi. A knife used by a Palestinian attacker who stabbed a soldier is seen at the scene of the attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, September 2, 2022 (Israel Defense Forces) Prime Minister Yair Lapid wished the wounded soldier a speedy recovery and saluted the other soldier on the scene who “acted with determination to neutralize the terrorist.” “We will continue to fight anyone who tries to harm our citizens and soldiers. Shabbat Shalom to all soldiers of the IDF and security forces. Take care of yourself,” the prime minister added. The soldier who shot the attacker said he also shot his partner. “I did not hesitate and neutralized the terrorist. As a medic, I provided life-saving medical care to my sergeant,” said Cpl. A member of the Givati ​​Infantry Brigade, who could only be identified by the initial of his Hebrew name. Col. Eliad Maor visits a soldier injured in a knife attack near the West Bank city of Hebron, September 2, 2022 (Israel Defense Forces) Tensions have escalated in the West Bank recently, with Israeli security forces stepping up arrest raids and operations following a deadly wave of terror attacks that left 19 dead earlier this year. Early Friday, Israeli troops arrested three wanted Palestinians in raids in the Wet Bank, with violent incidents in some areas, the IDF said. You are a devoted reader We are really glad that you read X Times of Israel articles last month. That’s why we started the Times of Israel ten years ago – to provide discerning readers like you with must-read coverage of Israel and the Jewish world. So now we have a request. Unlike other media, we have not set up a paywall. But because the journalism we do is expensive, we invite readers to whom The Times of Israel has become important to help support our work by joining The Times of Israel Community. For just $6 a month you can support our quality journalism by enjoying Times of Israel ADS-FREE, as well as access to exclusive content available only to members of the Times of Israel Community. Thank you, David Horowitz, founding editor of the Times of Israel Join our community Join our community Already a member? Sign in to stop seeing this