A joint operation of the Shin Bet (ISA, Israel Security Agency), Border Police and IDF forces led to the arrest of the terrorist responsible for the stabbing attack near the Gush Etzion community of Meitzad. One Israeli citizen was severely wounded in the attack.
The terrorist was arrested at a Hevron hospital and was transferred to a Shin Bet facility for questioning. During the arrest, one of the terrorist’s relatives attacked the forces and was subsequently shot and killed.