Five Wounded, Two Critically, in West Bank Shooting Attack; Perpetrators Killed

A shooting attack targeting a military outpost near the settlement of Telem, west of Hebron, on Friday morning resulted in five Israeli soldiers being wounded, two critically. The perpetrators were killed by Israeli forces after a pursuit.

According to Israeli military reports, the attack occurred near a junction in the Hebron area. Initial reports indicated that a military tower near Telem was targeted. Magen David Adom paramedics reported arriving at the scene amidst ongoing gunfire and treated five soldiers. Two were in critical condition, one in serious condition, and two with minor injuries. All wounded soldiers were evacuated to hospitals.

Paramedic Tzuriel Adri described a difficult scene with continued shooting, stating they evacuated a semiconscious soldier in his twenties with critical gunshot wounds. Other paramedics reported treating soldiers with minor injuries to their lower limbs and face. One medical worker described over 20 minutes of continuous exchange of fire, hindering rescue efforts.

Following the attack, Israeli forces launched a wide-ranging search and pursuit operation for the perpetrators. The military announced that the two assailants were killed after a short chase. Roads were blocked, and a strict military cordon was imposed on Hebron and surrounding villages. Israeli media claimed one of the perpetrators was linked to Hamas, which reportedly welcomed the attack.

Israeli Chief of Staff Ayall Zamir visited the site and announced that a large quantity of ammunition was found in the perpetrators' vehicle, thwarting a more serious attack. He also ordered preparations to reinforce the Central Command with additional forces.