IDF Chief of Staff Reveals Cache of Weapons After Deadly Junction Attack
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir held an urgent assessment Friday after a shooting attack at Yehuda Junction injured five, two critically. Zamir revealed a large ammunition cache found in the terrorists' vehicle, intended for a larger attack, and stated soldiers' actions prevented a more severe incident. He ordered a lockdown of Hebron and increased security measures, including troop reinforcements and intensified intelligence efforts, to prevent further attacks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir revealed a large ammunition cache found in terrorists' vehicle after attack.
- Five people were injured in the shooting attack at Yehuda Junction, two critically.
- The swift actions of soldiers prevented a more severe attack, according to the Chief of Staff.
- The IDF ordered a full lockdown of Hebron and surrounding villages following the incident.
- Two terrorists were neutralized by IDF forces after opening fire on civilians and soldiers.
IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, held an urgent situation assessment with senior security officials on Friday following a severe shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction. The assessment included the commander of the Central Command, the head of the Operations Directorate, the head of Military Intelligence, and other commanders. Details of the attack, which left five people injured, two critically, were presented. According to the information shared, the terrorists were eliminated by the deputy commander of the Ari Battalion and the company commander, who rushed to the scene immediately after the report. Zamir revealed a disturbing finding during the assessment: "This was a severe attack. The swift action of the soldiers prevented an even more serious attack and further harm to civilians and security forces." He explained that "a large amount of ammunition was found in the vehicle used by the terrorists to reach the scene, intended for a larger-scale attack."
The attack occurred on Route 35 near the Tarkumiya checkpoint when terrorists opened fire on passing vehicles. Following a brief pursuit, IDF forces engaged the terrorists, who continued to fire at security personnel, and neutralized them. During the assessment, the Chief of Staff approved the Central Command's preparations for a full lockdown of Hebron and surrounding villages. Zamir also ordered increased efforts for additional arrests and strengthened intelligence gathering in the area. He further instructed preparations for additional troop reinforcements to the Central Command as needed. These measures aim to prevent further attacks and enhance security.
Magen David Adom reported that paramedics, along with an IDF medical unit, treated five injured individuals: two in critical condition evacuated to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals, one in moderate condition, and two in light condition. The IDF spokesperson confirmed the neutralization of two terrorists and that IDF forces are continuing searches in the area.
