Stabbing attack foiled near Hevron

Border Police officers on Monday evening foiled a stabbing attack near the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hevron.

The incident began when a suspicious Arab woman arrived at one of the inspection posts near the Cave of the Patriarchs.

The suspect, who was holding a knife, appeared to be surprised by the Border Police officers who approached her, which caused her to drop the knife to the floor.