IDF Foils Major Terror Attack, Eliminates Two Gunmen Near Hebron
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
IDF forces eliminated two armed terrorists near Hebron who were planning to attack civilians on Route 35. The terrorists engaged soldiers in a 20-minute firefight after their plan was thwarted. In response, a full closure was placed on Hebron, and security measures were heightened across Judea and Samaria amid fears of further attacks.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Two armed terrorists were eliminated by IDF forces near Hebron.
- The terrorists intended to attack civilians on Route 35, according to the IDF.
- A 20-minute firefight ensued after the terrorists were intercepted by an IDF force.
- A full closure was imposed on Hebron following the incident.
- Security forces are on high alert for potential copycat attacks and escalation.
An initial investigation into a shooting incident indicates that two armed terrorists, residents of Hebron, planned to attack civilians on Route 35 but were intercepted by an IDF force. The ensuing 20-minute firefight resulted in the elimination of both assailants. According to the IDF, the terrorists were armed with a rifle, a pistol, and a large quantity of ammunition, intending to reach the civilian route and inflict casualties. When they realized their path was blocked, they turned their weapons on an IDF checkpoint manned by soldiers from the Home Front Command's Ari Battalion, who were deployed as part of heightened security measures. Senior officers and additional forces were called to the scene to assist in the prolonged exchange of fire. A senior officer stated that the forces prevented a very serious attack against civilians, acknowledging a heavy price was paid but emphasizing that without the deployed forces, the terrorists could have reached civilian routes. In response to the incident, a full closure was imposed on Hebron, and security checks and roadblocks were increased throughout Judea and Samaria. The IDF is preparing for further arrests and counter-terrorism operations. The two terrorists are believed to belong to the same clan, and it is being investigated whether they acted as an independent local cell or as part of a terrorist organization. The IDF stressed that while there was no specific warning about this particular attack, security forces were on high alert for potential attacks in the sensitive period leading up to elections. Eight additional companies are reinforcing forces in various sectors, and the security establishment is preparing for the possibility of further attacks from Jenin to Hebron and within Israel. Despite the elimination of the two terrorists, the IDF warned that the threat has not been removed, citing concerns of copycat attacks and further escalation ahead of the elections, exacerbated by personnel shortages and ongoing strain on deployed forces.
