At least 13 Israeli security officials and 11 Palestinians were wounded after a Palestinian threw two hand grenades at an Israeli patrol in Hebron. Israeli troops shot and wounded the attacker before he fled into the Palestinian- controlled part of the volatile West Bank town. Israel imposed a curfew on the portion of Hebron under its control and called on Palestinian police to apprehend the suspect.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.