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A pregnant Israeli woman was stabbed south of Jerusalem on Monday, officials said, a day after a mother-of-six was slain in her home.

Israel's military said the assailant entered the community of Tekoa, south of Jerusalem, and was shot by security personnel following the attack.

The injured woman is evacuated on Monday. AMMAR AWAD / Reuters

The 30-year-old pregnant victim has been evacuated to a hospital, according to the military.

Israel's Magen David Adom Ambulance service said the victim was in "moderate to severe" condition and the alleged assailant was in a "severe" condition.

Israeli women murdered in "Otniel" in West Bank by Palestinian terrorist who fled area. Security search continues. Police forensics at scene -Micky Rosenfeld (@MickyRosenfeld) January 17, 2016

The attack came a day after an Israeli mother-of-six was stabbed to death in the West Bank by an alleged terrorist and amid a wave of violence which has swept Israel and the West Bank.

PM Netanyahu: The abhorrent terrorist who murdered Dafna Meir, who – along with her husband – raised six children, will be caught. -PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) January 18, 2016

Since late September, more than 20 Israelis have been killed in Palestinian attacks and at least 132 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire, according to The Associated Press.