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Man in his 50s in serious condition after stabbing attack in West Bank settlement

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  • A 51-year-old man is in serious condition after being stabbed in the chest near the West Bank settlement of Elon Moreh.
  • The victim was reportedly trying to extinguish a fire set by Palestinian residents of a nearby village when he was attacked by two Palestinians, who were subsequently killed.
  • Regional council head Yossi Dagan called for the government to "crush terrorism" and asserted that the land belongs to them.

A 51-year-old man is in serious condition after a stabbing attack near the West Bank settlement of Elon Moreh on Thursday morning. The incident occurred in the Derech Avraham Farm area, where the victim was reportedly attempting to put out a fire. Palestinian residents from the nearby village of Beit Furik had allegedly set the blaze.

While the victim was being treated by Magen David Adom for his stab wounds, two Palestinian attackers were also wounded and later reported killed, according to Army Radio. Police have cordoned off Beit Furik as investigations continue. The IDF stated they were aware of the situation and responding.

We are repeatedly witnessing arson and attempted attacks.

— Yossi DaganFollowing the stabbing attack near Elon Moreh.

Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, issued a statement following the attack, highlighting a pattern of "arson and attempted attacks." He urged the government to "crush terrorism and those who incite it," adding, "We will win. A thousand terrorists will not help. This is our land, and we will win."

We expect the government to crush terrorism and those who incite it. We will win. A thousand terrorists will not help. This is our land, and we will win.

— Yossi DaganExpressing a strong stance after the attack.
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