Though the terrorist was neutralized, residents of Yated and the nearby Sde Avraham have been instructed to lock their doors and stay inside while additional forces scan the area.

An Israeli military vehicle is seen at the Israel-Gaza border fence in the southern Gaza Strip, February 28, 2020 (photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)
An Israeli military vehicle is seen at the Israel-Gaza border fence in the southern Gaza Strip, February 28, 2020
(photo credit: REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)

A spokesperson for the Eshkol Regional Council reported on Sunday evening that a terrorist had entered into Israeli territory and stabbed a man near the town of Yated, around 5 kilometers from the Gaza border in southern Israel.

Though the terrorist was neutralized, residents of Yated and the nearby Sde Avraham were instructed to lock their doors and stay inside while additional forces scan the area.

A civilian who noticed the terrorist walking in the direction of the street reported what he saw.

A local security patrol member arrived at the scene and questioned the suspect.

The terrorist then pulled a knife on the patroller, lightly injuring him. The patroller shot back.

Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) have opened an investigation into the attempted terror attack.

As reported by The Jerusalem Post