Conflict Zone in Middle East ● Active conflict 32.20, 35.25

Samaria

Also known as Shomron

Samaria is a region in the northern West Bank, administered under Israeli military and civilian oversight. Known as a persistent flashpoint for Israeli-Palestinian violence, with Israeli settlements, Palestinian towns, and active IDF operations coexisting in close proximity. Recently, the area has seen frequent stabbing, ramming, and shooting attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers, with IDF forces conducting ongoing counterterrorism operations. Last updated 2 days ago

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Samaria Palestinian Stabbing Attack:

• A Palestinian terrorist arrived at Mevoz Yehuda Farm near Itzhar in Samaria in a commercial vehicle.

• He reportedly asked an Israeli civilian where his weapon was before exiting with a knife and sta...

Samaria Palestinian Stabbing Attack:

• A Palestinian terrorist arrived at Mevoz Yehuda Farm near Itzhar in Samaria in a commercial vehicle.

• He reportedly asked an Israeli civilian where his weapon was before exiting with a knife and stabbing him multiple times in the back, head and chest.

• The Israeli remained conscious and was evacuated in moderate to serious condition.

• The knife reportedly broke during the attack, preventing the terrorist from continuing.

• The terrorist fled, leaving his cellphone behind. Security forces used it as part of efforts to identify him.

• IDF forces, including Duvdevan, Unit 636 and the Nahal Reconnaissance Unit, launched a manhunt.

• Forces later located and stopped the terrorist’s vehicle. He allegedly attempted to stab a platoon commander and was shot dead.

• The vehicle reportedly belonged to a clothing and shoe business in Kafr Qallil.