Two IDF Soldiers Killed in West Bank Shooting Attack Near Hebron
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Two IDF soldiers, Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem, were killed in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday morning. The soldiers were part of an ad-hoc checkpoint when two terrorists opened fire. The IDF forces neutralized the terrorists, preventing a larger attack, and found a significant amount of ammunition in their vehicle. The incident led to increased counter-terrorism operations and closures in the Hebron area.
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- Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem were killed in a shooting attack near Hebron.
- Two terrorists opened fire on an IDF checkpoint, but were neutralized by soldiers.
- The soldiers' actions prevented a more severe attack, with a large amount of ammunition found.
- The incident led to increased counter-terrorism operations and closures in the Hebron area.
- The terrorists were identified as Hamuda Juaba and Firas Juaba, residents of Hebron.
The IDF announced Friday afternoon the names of two soldiers killed in a severe shooting attack that occurred earlier that morning near the Judah Junction, close to Hebron. Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reitman, 23, from Ashkelon, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilem, 20, from Hod Hasharon, both soldiers in the "Ari" battalion of the Extraction Brigade, were killed in the incident. The attack began around 7:15 AM when two terrorists, armed with an M4 rifle and a pistol, emerged from a vehicle and opened fire on an ad-hoc checkpoint manned by Home Front Command soldiers. The soldiers, positioned behind concrete barriers, were conducting movement monitoring as part of their defense mission in the Judea and Samaria region. The presence of the troops reportedly thwarted the terrorists' initial plan to attack civilian routes 35 and 60, forcing them to target the military checkpoint instead. The IDF stated that the soldiers heroically neutralized the two terrorists, preventing a more severe attack. A large quantity of ammunition was found in the terrorists' vehicle. Lieutenant Colonel L, commander of the "Ari" battalion, praised his soldiers' professionalism, readiness, and determination in neutralizing the threat and protecting Israeli civilians. In parallel, forces from the Duvdevan unit, the Paratroopers Brigade, the Extraction Brigade, and the Border Police in Judea and Samaria are conducting offensive counter-terrorism operations in Hebron and surrounding villages, with plans to expand these activities. A full closure has been imposed on the cities of Hebron and Halhul, with numerous roadblocks in the area. The Maglan unit has been deployed to the Judea Brigade to enhance defensive and counter-terrorism operations. Security officials estimate the terrorists, identified as Hamuda Juaba and Firas Juaba, both 27 and residents of Hebron, intended to carry out a significant attack on Route 35. The ensuing firefight lasted over 20 minutes, during which several individuals were injured while forces dealt with ongoing fire and the need to evacuate the wounded.
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