Israeli Security Forces Hunt Gunman After Fatal Attack Near Neve Tzuf

Israeli security forces are conducting an extensive manhunt for a gunman following a shooting attack near the settlement of Neve Tzuf on September 20, 2026. A 30-year-old Israeli citizen was critically wounded in the attack and later died from his injuries despite medical efforts. Police and Israel Defense Forces (IDF) personnel, including forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria districts, responded to the scene, collecting evidence. The commander of the Judea and Samaria region, Major General Moshe Fintsi, and the commander of the Samaria region, Colonel Avi Cohen, were present to assess the situation. The IDF's "Rakevet" unit deployed a helicopter and drones to aid in the search for the assailant, whose identity and motives remain unknown. Security forces are continuing to comb the area to establish the full circumstances of the attack.