A stabbing attack occurred at a hotel in Gush Etzion this morning, September 12th, resulting in the arrest of the alleged assailant and three additional suspects. The incident, detailed in a Telegram post by Itay Blumental, involved a hotel worker reportedly leaving the kitchen to stab two guests in the dining room. The dining room manager and a police officer present at the scene apprehended the suspect. The motive is currently under investigation, with preliminary details suggesting a fear of kidnapping may be involved. The report indicates the alleged attacker is a resident of MP Shuhafa. Following the incident, all barriers in Gush Etzion were reportedly closed. This development follows yesterday's Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detentions in Tulkarem after an explosive device attack on an army vehicle near the Nitzanei Oz Crossing, which lightly injured two soldiers. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility for that attack.
