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Alleged Palestinian stabber identified in news reports

The person who allegedly stabbed and killed Israeli settlers on Friday night has been identified in news reports as Omar el-Abed, a 20-year-old Palestinian.

Following the attack, Abed sustained some injuries and was sent to Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva for treatment, according to a Haaretz report.

Prior to his alleged attack on the settlers, Abed posted a Facebook message saying "I am 20 years old and I have many dreams that I hope they will continue be true, I love life and I love making others happy. But there is no life after what we see at Aqsa mosque and how they kill young people and women".