Israel Army Chief Says Attack Foiled Near Hebron; Ben-Gvir Calls for PA Dismantlement
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Following a shooting attack near Hebron that injured six settlers and killed the two perpetrators, Israeli Army Chief Eyal Zamir stated that forces prevented a larger attack. He approved a lockdown of Hebron and increased intelligence operations. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, warning of future conflict in the West Bank.
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- Israeli Army Chief Eyal Zamir stated forces prevented a larger attack near Hebron after two perpetrators were killed.
- Six Israeli settlers were injured in the shooting attack, with two in critical condition.
- Army Chief Zamir approved a lockdown of Hebron and increased intelligence operations in the area.
- Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.
- Ben-Gvir warned that the next conflict could erupt in the West Bank if action is not taken.
- A significant amount of ammunition was reportedly found in the perpetrators' vehicle.
Following a shooting attack near Hebron that injured six Israeli settlers, two critically, and resulted in the deaths of the two perpetrators, Israeli officials reacted on Friday. Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated that the swift actions of Israeli forces prevented a larger, more severe attack. He claimed a significant amount of ammunition was found in the perpetrators' vehicle, intended for a broader operation.
Zamir convened a situation assessment meeting with senior military officials, including the head of the Central Command, the head of operations, and the head of intelligence. The assessment detailed how a battalion commander and company commander responded to the scene and eliminated the attackers. As a result, Zamir approved the deployment of the 7th Brigade to impose a comprehensive lockdown on Hebron and surrounding villages, alongside intensified intelligence operations and arrests.
He also instructed that additional reinforcements be prepared for the Central Command forces as needed. Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, in a separate statement, reiterated his call for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority, describing the attack as a painful reminder of the cost of the current approach. Ben-Gvir warned that the next conflict could erupt in the West Bank if action is not taken preemptively, advocating for the PA's dismantlement, disarmament, and the complete eradication of what he termed "terrorist infrastructure."
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