IDF Chief of Staff: Large Arms Cache Found in Terrorists' Car Prevented Major Attack
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed that a large cache of ammunition found in a terrorist vehicle prevented a "mega-terror attack" after a shooting incident near the Judean Junction. Five people were injured in the attack, two critically. Security forces have imposed a closure on Hebron and surrounding areas.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated a large arms cache in a terrorist vehicle prevented a major attack.
- Five people were injured in a shooting attack near the Judean Junction, two critically.
- Security forces imposed a closure on Hebron and surrounding villages.
- The terrorists were neutralized at the scene by military officers.
- The wounded were evacuated to Jerusalem hospitals.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir confirmed on Friday that a significant amount of ammunition was discovered in the vehicle used by terrorists involved in a shooting attack near the Judean Junction. Zamir stated that the discovery suggests the attackers were on their way to carry out a much larger attack, potentially preventing a "mega-terror attack."
Following the incident, Zamir ordered preparations for additional forces to be deployed to the Central Command if needed. The terrorists were neutralized at the scene by the deputy battalion commander of the Ari Battalion and a company commander.
Security forces have imposed a full closure on the city of Hebron and surrounding villages, blocking roads and intensifying efforts to apprehend additional suspects and bolster intelligence gathering in the area.
The attack occurred on Route 60, near Hebron, when two terrorists in a blue Mazda 6 opened fire on civilians. Five people were injured: two critically, one seriously, and two lightly. The wounded were evacuated to Shaare Zedek and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals in Jerusalem.
