IDF Forces Neutralize Terrorists After Deadly Hebron Area Shooting

Israeli forces on Friday morning eliminated two terrorists responsible for a shooting attack near the Yehuda Junction in the Yehuda Brigade's area, which injured five people, two critically. Following the attack, a full closure was imposed on the city of Hebron and several surrounding villages. The terrorists, armed with an M16 rifle and a pistol, were killed by soldiers from the Home Front Command's "Ari" battalion, who were deployed in the area for defense and prevented further harm to civilians. Elite units, including Duvdevan, and aerial assets were dispatched to the scene, where operations are being conducted under the command of the Yehuda Brigade commander. Commander of the Central Command Avi Bluth and the commander of the 98th Division also arrived at the scene as IDF forces continued their operations. Police investigators are collecting evidence and testimonies, and police continue to block Route 35 between the Okefim Junction and Telem in both directions. Initial reports of the attack were received by Magen David Adom (MDA) at 7:15 AM. MDA and IDF medical teams treated the wounded, with one team entering the scene in a bulletproof ambulance amidst ongoing gunfire to assist in evacuations. An MDA paramedic described the scene as "difficult" with "active shooting" continuing for over 20 minutes. The medical teams treated a young man in his 20s who was unconscious with gunshot wounds, another critically injured individual, two in serious condition, and three others evacuated to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals with moderate to light injuries.