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American Citizen Shot After Attempted Stabbing Attack in Netiv HaAsara Near Gaza Border

Jul 22, 2024, 08:34 AM

An American citizen was shot after attempting a stabbing attack in Netiv HaAsara, a southern Israeli community near the Gaza border. The assailant, who reportedly shouted about a 'massacre in Gaza,' injured two people before being neutralized by Israeli security forces. Police, medics, and the IDF confirmed the incident. The attack occurred at the gate of the moshav, where the attacker brandished a knife and attempted to stab soldiers. A 61-year-old woman was evacuated due to distress following the attack.