Illustrative: Israeli troops stand guard at a shooting attack scene in the Jordan Valley, in the West Bank, April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Torokman

i24 News — Israeli security forces first thwarted a stabbing terror attack at a border checkpoint near Jerusalem on Monday morning, neutralizing the terrorist before any casualties could be inflicted.

Later in the day, a shooting attack was reported near the settlements of Ariel and Merav, with no casualties at either of the incidents. Manhunts were underway in search for the suspects.

The terrorists had fired at a military patrol near the settlement of Merav, only damaging the vehicle, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson.

“A suspect arrived at the Mazmoriya checkpoint in the outskirts of Jerusalem, east of the village of Tzur Bahar, and pulled a knife at the security forces,” the Israel Police said in an earlier statement.

“A border police officer, who spotted the suspect, opened fire at him and neutralized him,” the statement added. According to videos of the scene, it appeared the terrorist was still alive.

“There are no casualties to our forces,” the police statement concluded. Police later added that the suspect aroused suspicion of security forces stationed at the checkpoint, who asked to examine him, at which point the attacker drew the knife. After security forces shot him, the attacker was treated by medical personnel at the scene.

Later in the morning, a report was received of an attempted shooting attack at Jit junction in the West Bank, located near the settlement city of Ariel. The attacker shot at an IDF position, and no casualties were reported. But nine bullet casings were found at the scene.

“A terrorist fired from the village of Deir Sharaf,” the IDF confirmed in a statement, adding that only military structures were hit but there were no casualties.

The statement added that a manhunt was underway.