IDF soldier wounded in Huwara stabbing attack, terrorist killed

A stabbing attack was carried out in the West Bank town of Huwara on Thursday morning, according to an IDF statement. 

The terrorist targeted an IDF soldier, who pushed her away and was able to neutralize the threat with the help of another security officer.

The terrorist was killed at the scene and the lightly injured soldier was taken to Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva. 

Hours after the attack, the terrorist, Iman Ziyad Odeh, was buried in the town, with clashes breaking out between Israeli forces and the funeral participants.

IDF security measures in Huwara

The IDF has completed a series of security measures that were implemented to reduce terror and tensions in the Palestinian village of Huwara in the West Bank, they announced on Tuesday

In recent months, three Palestinian terror attacks were carried out against Jewish settlers driving through Huwara and one Jewish settler riot in which they set parts of the village ablaze, killing one Palestinian and injuring dozens.

In order to improve the security of the area, the IDF has doubled the number of lanes on Route 60 running through Einabus Square, an area where traffic often slows and allows opportunities for terrorists to shoot drivers who are not able to move.