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BETHLEHEM (Ma'an) -- A Palestinian worker from Hebron was attacked by a group of Israelis in the city of Beit Shemesh west of Jerusalem on Friday, the victim's family said.

Relatives told Ma'an that Mamun Ghneimat, 32, from Surif was assaulted and injured in his neck by a "sharp object" during the attack. The assault was allegedly a failed attempt to kidnap the Palestinian man, his family said.

Ghneimat was taken to the Beit Jala hospital for treatment following the assault, with his condition described as stable.

An Israeli police spokesperson could not be reached for comment.