2 IDF Soldiers Wounded in Terrorist Attack in Samaria

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Two Arab terrorists stabbed an IDF soldier on Sunday afternoon in an attack near the Huwara checkpoint south of Shechem on Highway 60.

One of the soldiers sustained a face wound; the second was wounded in the leg, medics said.

Both terrorists were shot and killed.

Magen David Adom medics said that one of the victims was moderately wounded; the second is in good condition.

According to the IDF spokesperson, one of the IDF soldiers was wounded as a result of “friendly fire” while forces were aiming at the terrorists.

Both soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.