One person was killed and three were wounded in a stabbing attack in the occupied West Bank

The wounded include a woman in her 40s in a serious condition, a man in his 30s and a boy of about 15, both in moderate condition, the Israeli emergency services said.

The Israeli army said the attack took place in the area of Gush Etzion Junction in the southern West Bank. The statement added that Israeli forces killed two attackers at the scene and found explosive materials in their vehicle.

It also said the army has surrounded the villages in the area and soldiers are conducting searches and roadblocks.