A Palestinian terrorist stabbed an Israeli police officer in Ashkelon this morning before being shot dead by the policeman, the Israel Police said in a statement.
The officer sustained light wounds and was evacuated to the Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon.
During the examination, the suspect drew a knife and attacked the officer, who opened fire, killing him.
The assailant was a resident of Chevron, according to police.
Following the incident, Cmdr. Peretz Amar, head of the police’s Southern District, arrived on the scene and conducted a situation assessment.
Asst.-Cmdr. Barak Mordechai, commander of the police’s Lachish sub-district, visited the wounded officer in hospital.
During the visit, Mordechai said, “Your actions thwarted a terror attack that could have also been directed against civilians. Your rapid response and determination led to a fast neutralization of the terrorist, just as is expected from every police officer and commander in the organization.”
On Monday, Kan News reported that a Palestinian Authority police officer attempted to carry out a terror attack in Vered Yericho in the Jordan Valley.
The officer attempted to enter the community but was rebuffed by a security guard. He then “fired a full magazine into the air,” Kan said.
A Palestinian Authority security source denied any connection to the “severe act,” telling Kan the officer “does not represent [Palestinian] security forces.” JNS
Israeli warped law: Wait for the terrorist to attack and then shoot.
The Talmud says: “If someone comes to kill you, rise up and kill him first.”
Why did the apartheid Israel have to murder this innocent Palestinian? He had a right to his day in court.