Gun Attack Near Hebron Leaves 5 Wounded, Attackers Killed

Two Palestinian assailants opened fire on an Israeli military post near the settlement of Telem in the Hebron Hills on Friday morning, wounding six people. Two of the wounded are in critical condition, one is moderate, and two are lightly injured. The two attackers were killed at the scene by Israeli forces. The Israeli military estimates the assailants were en route to carry out a larger attack, and that the soldiers' actions prevented a more severe incident. Following the attack, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held a situation assessment with senior military officials. During the assessment, it was revealed that the two attackers were neutralized by the deputy commander of the Ari Battalion and the company commander, who arrived quickly at the scene. Zamir approved the Central Command's plan to impose a full closure on the city of Hebron and surrounding villages, alongside increased arrests and intelligence efforts. The military also discovered a large quantity of ammunition in the attackers' vehicle, intended for a widespread attack. "The swift action of the soldiers prevented an even more severe attack and further harm to civilians and security forces," Zamir stated, also ordering reinforcements for the Central Command as needed. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir commented that the "difficult attack is a bloody, difficult, and painful reminder of the price of misconception." He called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, disarming it, and eliminating its terror infrastructure, stating, "The blood of our soldiers is not for nothing."