Hamas Claims Responsibility for Deadly Shooting Near Israeli Settlement
The Gaza-based terror group Hamas officially claimed responsibility on Sunday for a deadly shooting attack that occurred near the Israeli settlement of Neve Tzuf in the Benjamin region. In a statement, Hamas praised the perpetrator, calling the incident a "heroic operation" and an attempt to escalate tensions.
Hamas stated that the attack was a direct response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the Western Wall tunnels and was also motivated by settler activity throughout Judea and Samaria. The organization sought to frame the attack as part of an ongoing wave of hostilities against Israeli civilians.
The terror group further urged Palestinians to immediately escalate attacks, terrorism, and confrontations in the area. Hamas specifically called for increased direct friction with settlers and Israeli forces operating in Judea and Samaria, aiming to ignite the region and deepen security tensions.
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