A 51-year-old Israeli, Itamar Cohen, was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack near the West Bank settlement of Elon Moreh on Thursday morning.
The man was attacked at the Derech Avraham Farm by two Palestinian attackers, who were killed by Israeli forces at the scene. He was evacuated via helicopter for further medical treatment at a hospital, the IDF said.
According to Israel Police, the stabbing victim was stabbed in the chest after attempting to put out a fire which had been set by Palestinian residents of Beit Furik, a nearby village.
Defense Minister Israel Katz and Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan spoke with Cohen, wishing him a speedy and full recovery and offering support to him and his family.
Katz emphasized Israel's commitment to fighting terrorism, protecting its citizens, and strengthening settlement in the West Bank.
Fire deliberately set
IDF and police have cordoned off the village of Beit Furik, and an Israel Fire and Rescue Services investigator examined the site and determined the fire had been deliberately set.
The fire investigator worked at the scene in cooperation with investigators from the Israel Police Judea and Samaria District and IDF forces from the Samaria Brigade.
Samaria council head: 'We expect gov't to crush terrorism'
"We are repeatedly witnessing arson and attempted attacks," Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said following the attack.
"We expect the government to crush terrorism and those who incite it," Dagan added. "We will win. A thousand terrorists will not help. This is our land, and we will win."