IDF Forces Engage Terrorists in 20-Minute Gun Battle Near Hebron
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
IDF soldiers engaged in a prolonged 20-minute gun battle with two terrorists near Hebron, ultimately killing them. The attackers, armed with an M4 rifle and pistol, were reportedly planning a major attack but were intercepted at a checkpoint. Rescue efforts were hampered by the intense fire, and a full closure was imposed on Hebron following the incident.
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- Two terrorists were killed by IDF soldiers after a 20-minute gun battle near Hebron.
- The attackers were armed with an M4 rifle, a pistol, and a large amount of ammunition.
- The terrorists were reportedly planning a significant attack on Route 35.
- Rescue operations were severely hampered by the ongoing gunfire.
- A full closure was imposed on Hebron following the attack.
New details have emerged regarding a severe shooting attack at the Yehuda Junction near Hebron, where two family members, 27-year-old Hamuda Juaba and Firas Juaba from Hebron, were killed by IDF soldiers after a prolonged exchange of fire. The attackers, armed with an M4 rifle and a pistol, along with substantial ammunition, were reportedly planning to carry out a significant attack on Route 35, which connects Hebron to central Israel.
Their advance was halted at a temporary checkpoint established by Home Front Command soldiers. The two terrorists then exited their vehicle and opened fire on the soldiers, initiating a close-range gun battle that lasted over 20 minutes. During the intense firefight, several individuals were injured, and rescue forces faced extreme difficulty evacuating them due to the ongoing shooting.
Reinforcements, including commanders from the Home Front Command's Ari Battalion, were dispatched to the scene. The deputy commander and company commander of the battalion participated in the fighting, ultimately neutralizing the two terrorists. The Ari Battalion is a new unit on its first operational deployment in Judea and Samaria.
Following the incident, a full closure was imposed on Hebron to prevent copycat attacks. The Commander of the Central Command, Major General Avi Bluth, ordered the closure extended to the Halhul area and initiated mapping of the terrorists' homes. Additional forces, including the Duvdevan unit and air support, were deployed to the region as security operations continued.
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