Two Critically Wounded in West Bank Shooting Attack; Attackers Eliminated
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Two terrorists were killed by IDF forces after opening fire at a West Bank checkpoint near Yehuda Junction, wounding five Israelis, two critically. The attackers, from Hebron, were armed and carried significant ammunition. Security forces are preparing for a full closure of the West Bank following the incident, which has prompted calls from Israeli officials for decisive action against Palestinian terror infrastructure.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two terrorists were killed and five Israelis wounded, two critically, in a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction.
- IDF forces eliminated the attackers after a 20-minute firefight and found a large amount of ammunition in their vehicle.
- Security forces are preparing for a full closure of the West Bank following the attack.
- Minister Ben-Gvir warned of escalation and called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority.
- The attack occurred about a month after a similar vehicular ramming incident in the Benjamin region.
Two terrorists from Hebron who attempted to infiltrate Israel opened fire at a security checkpoint near the "Yehuda Junction" on Route 35, leading to a 20-minute firefight that resulted in their elimination by IDF forces. Five people were wounded in the attack: two critically, two moderately, and one lightly. The IDF stated that a large quantity of ammunition was found in the terrorists' vehicle, suggesting a more severe attack was thwarted. Security forces are preparing for a full closure of the West Bank.
Initial reports indicate the attackers arrived in a vehicle and began shooting at Israelis at the junction. IDF soldiers stationed in the area pursued the terrorists as they tried to flee and neutralized them. The IDF confirmed the attackers were armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun. Medical personnel on the scene described intense, ongoing gunfire for over 20 minutes, complicating rescue efforts.
Paramedics and IDF medical personnel treated the wounded, evacuating them to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals in Jerusalem. One critically injured man in his 20s was unconscious, while others sustained various injuries. Two were in moderate condition at Shaare Zedek, and one in light condition at Hadassah.
Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the scene, warning of a potential escalation and criticizing past security assumptions. He called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority and the elimination of terror infrastructure. The head of the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Local Council, Baramson, expressed support for security forces and advocated for increased settlement. Yisrael Gantz, head of the Benjamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council, also condemned the attack, highlighting a recent surge in terror incidents and urging action against the Palestinian Authority.
The attack occurred approximately one month after a vehicular ramming attack at the Beit El checkpoint, where a reservist fighter was injured. Security forces are reinforcing the area and have imposed a full closure on Hebron and several surrounding villages.
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