HEBRON, February 7, 2018 (WAFA) – A Palestinian was shot dead by an Israeli security guard on Wednesday following an alleged stabbing attack at an illegal settlement north of Hebron, Palestinian and Israeli reports said.

The Israeli army said a Palestinian stabbed a security guard at Karmi Tsur settlement near Halhoul, north of Hebron, before another guard shot him dead.

The stabbed guard was taken to hospital where he was reported in light condition.

The Palestinian coordinating office identified the alleged attacker as Hamzeh Yousef Zamaareh, 19, from Halhoul.

Palestinians said Israeli soldiers raided the Zamaareh home following the incident.

WAFA correspondent said residents of the area where the Zamaareh home is located clashed with the soldiers. No injuries were reported.

M.K.