IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours

The terrorist was killed while the military said the incident was under investigation, in what represents the second attack of this kind reported in the West Bank.Follow us on GoogleIsraeli security forces at the scene of a stabbing attack near the Israeli settlement of Alon Moreh, in the West Bank, July 23, 2026(photo credit: HILEL BEN OR/FLASH90)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFJULY 23, 2026 15:55Updated: JULY 23, 2026 17:36IDF soldiers killed a terrorist after he carried out a stabbing attack in the Ganim area of the West Bank, the military said on Thursday.Israeli media reported that the terrorist had stabbed a man in the leg. The man has been taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries, fully conscious.The military said it was investigating the attempted attack, the second such attack reported in the West Bank on Thursday.Earlier on Thursday, a 51-year-old man, Itamar Cohen, was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack at the Derech Avraham Farm near the West Bank settlement of Elon Moreh. The man was stabbed in the chest while attempting to put out a fire that had been set by Palestinian residents of the nearby village of Beit Furik. The IDF said the man was evacuated by helicopter to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment.Israeli security forces demolish a Palestinian agricultural facility in the village of Rafat, south of Ramallah, in the West Bank, July 22, 2026 (credit: STR/FLASH90)Defense Minister Israel Katz and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan spoke with Cohen, wishing him a speedy and full recovery and offering support to him and his family.Katz emphasized Israel's commitment to fighting terrorism, protecting its citizens, and strengthening settlement in the West Bank.Israel Fire and Rescue is investigating the cause of the fireThe man was attacked by two Palestinians attackers, who were killed by the IDF at the scene.The IDF, in coordination with the police, has restricted the area around Beit Faruk, and investigators are cooperating with Israel Fire and Rescue to determine the circumstances surrounding the start of the fire.Maya Zanger-Nadis contributed to this reportFollow us on Google