IDF Chief of Staff Praises Troops After Eliminating Terrorists Near Hebron

The Chief of Staff of the IDF, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, commended the soldiers of the "Ari" battalion, subordinate to the Home Front Command, for eliminating two Palestinian terrorists near Hebron on October 23. The attack injured five Israelis, two of whom are in critical condition. Zamir stated that the "quick and brave actions of the soldiers prevented an even more severe terrorist attack." He also noted that one of the terrorists was linked to Hamas. During an operational meeting at the "Yehuda" territorial brigade, details of the attack were presented to senior officers, including the commander of the Central Military District and the head of military intelligence. Following the meeting, Zamir approved operational measures, including a full closure of Hebron and surrounding villages. He described the incident as a "severe terrorist attack," adding that a large quantity of ammunition intended for a large-scale sabotage operation was found in the terrorists' vehicle. Preliminary investigations indicate the terrorists arrived in a car with yellow license plates, opened fire near the Yehuda junction, and then attempted to flee. Soldiers from the 775th "Ari" battalion, who were stationed in the area, engaged the terrorists and killed them.