Israeli security guard kills alleged Palestinian attacker

Israeli military said Tuesday an Israeli security officer shot and killed a Palestinian man who allegedly tried to carry out a stabbing attack in occupied West Bank.

In a statement, army said officer spotted man approaching an intersection and toger with an Israeli soldier fired warning shots into air.

It said suspect threw a knife at security officer, who n shot Palestinian. army said alleged attacker was prounced dead.

re was security camera foot released after incident. AP TV foot taken after shooting showed a covered body on ground.

In recent years, Palestinians, usually acting on ir own, have attempted to carry out dozens of stabbings, shootings and car rammings aimed at security forces and Israeli settlers in West Bank.

Palestinians and human rights groups accuse Israel of often using excessive force and in some cases, killing people who were t involved in attacks.