Israeli Soldier Kills Palestinian Security Officer in West Bank Stabbing Attack Near Ganim Settlement

A stabbing attack occurred near the Israeli settlement of Ganim in the Menashe Brigade area, where an Israeli was wounded in the leg. The attacker was identified as a member of the Palestinian security forces. Soldiers from the IDF's 890th Battalion of the Paratroopers Brigade, operating nearby, responded swiftly and neutralized the assailant. Initial reports from the IDF spokesperson confirmed the stabbing incident and the attacker’s neutralization, with further details under investigation.

The attack took place hours after another stabbing at the Derech Avraham farm, where the farm owner, Itamar Cohen, was seriously injured. The 890th Battalion was active in the area around Ganim, which is expected to see increased military activity in the coming weeks. No additional information has been released regarding the attacker’s specific role within the Palestinian security apparatus or the motive behind the assault.