Helmet Cam Captures Pursuit and Elimination of Terrorists Near Hebron
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Helmet camera footage captured the pursuit and elimination of two Palestinian terrorists near Hebron on Friday, following a shooting attack that injured five people. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir commended the soldiers involved, stating their actions prevented a more severe attack. Investigations are underway regarding the incident and the presence of an AFP photographer. The terrorists' vehicle contained substantial ammunition, suggesting plans for a larger-scale attack.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Helmet cam footage documented the pursuit and elimination of two terrorists near Hebron.
- Five people were injured in the attack, including two in critical condition.
- Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praised the soldiers for preventing a more severe attack.
- An AFP photographer's presence and actions are under IDF investigation.
- A closure was imposed on Hebron and Dura following the incident.
Helmet camera footage from Moshe Botvia, security officer for the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Local Council, documented a pursuit and subsequent gunfire directed at terrorists during a security operation. Botvia participated in the chase alongside the Judea and Samaria Division's Logistics Officer, along with fighters and commanders from the Home Front Command's Ari Battalion and the Paratroopers Brigade's 101st Battalion. The footage offers an operational perspective of the forces chasing and engaging the militants.
Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir praised the fighters from the Ari Battalion who eliminated two Palestinian terrorists in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday. The attack resulted in five injuries, including two in critical condition. "The swift action of the fighters prevented an even more severe attack and further harm to civilians and security forces," Zamir stated during a situation assessment at the Judea Brigade.
Two other injured individuals are in moderate condition, and one is lightly wounded. An AFP photographer present at the scene reportedly documented the terrorists loading weapons and later their bodies on the ground after they were neutralized. The IDF will investigate the photographer's account, determining if he was present by chance or had prior information about the attack.
Initial investigations reveal that after arriving at the attack site, the terrorists altered their original target, exited their vehicle, and opened fire. The engagement lasted over 20 minutes, with additional forces, including a deputy commander from an adjacent sector, arriving to surround and neutralize the militants. A significant amount of ammunition was found during a search of the terrorists' vehicle.
Authorities estimate the terrorists planned a major attack against civilians, intending to reach main roads and proceed further into Israel. In response to the incident, a closure was imposed on Hebron and Dura, restricting entry and exit from the cities. Additionally, a policy known as "Grey Barrier" was implemented across the Central Command, involving inspections of Palestinian vehicles on main roads.
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