Young Man Moderately Wounded in Stabbing Attack Near Auja in Jordan Valley

A 24-year-old man was moderately injured in a stabbing attack near the Palestinian village of Auja in the Jordan Valley, close to Jericho, on the morning of August 23, 2026. The victim had stopped in the village to shop when he was attacked. The assailant fled the scene, prompting the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and police to launch a manhunt, including deploying special forces and air units to search the area.

Emergency medical teams from Magen David Adom (MDA) and the IDF provided initial treatment at the site before evacuating the wounded man to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. MDA medic Gal Shani reported that the victim was fully conscious despite suffering a stab wound to his upper body and was transported in moderate condition.

The stabbing was reported to MDA’s emergency center at 09:18 local time. Security forces continue their efforts to locate the attacker. This incident adds to ongoing tensions in the West Bank region, where similar attacks have occurred.

Summary: A 24-year-old man was stabbed near Auja village in the Jordan Valley and was moderately injured; the attacker fled and is being pursued by Israeli security forces.