Terrorists shot in attempted terror attack in Samaria - Defense/Security

Two terrorists shot and neutralized during abortive stabbing attack near the town of Amichai in Samaria.

An attempted terrorist attack in the Binyamin District of Samaria was foiled Monday morning, when IDF soldiers stationed in the area opened fire on a pair of armed terrorists.

The incident occurred near the Israeli town of Amichai in the Shilo bloc of the Binyamin District Monday morning, when two terrorists attempted to stab Israeli security personnel.

IDF soldiers opened fire on the two terrorists, neutralizing both of them.

No injuries were reported among the Israeli security forces.

The IDF confirmed the incident, saying in a statement Monday: "A report has been received regarding an attempted stabbing attack next to the town of Amichai in the Binyamin Regional District. Two terrorists attempted to stab IDF combat soldiers who were operating in the area. The soldiers opened fire at the terrorists. There are no injuries to our soldiers."

There are no details regarding the status of the two neutralized terrorists.