Two Israeli Soldiers Killed in Ambush Near Hebron
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed and three others wounded in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday. The assailants, Firas and Hamuda Al-Ja'aba, were killed by IDF forces after a pursuit. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed extensive IDF operations in the West Bank, stating that a large amount of ammunition was found in the terrorists' vehicle, intended for a larger attack.
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- Two Israeli soldiers, Ron Yonatan Reitman and Yuval Shai Suilam, were killed near Hebron.
- Three other soldiers were lightly wounded in the Friday morning attack.
- The two Palestinian assailants, Firas and Hamuda Al-Ja'aba, were killed by IDF forces.
- A large quantity of ammunition was found in the attackers' vehicle.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu promised extensive IDF operations in the West Bank.
- The IDF has blocked entrances and exits to Hebron and nearby villages.
Two Israeli soldiers, Sergeant Major Ron Yonatan Reitman, 23, from Ashkelon, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Suilam, 20, from Hod HaSharon, were killed in a shooting attack near Hebron on Friday morning. Both soldiers served in the Home Front Command's rescue battalion. Three other soldiers sustained minor injuries.
The attackers, identified as relatives Firas and Hamuda Al-Ja'aba from Hebron, arrived at the junction in a car with an Israeli license plate and opened fire for over 20 minutes using an M4 rifle and a handgun. Following a pursuit, the two assailants were killed by Home Front Command soldiers, according to the IDF. The military subsequently raided their homes and blocked all entrances and exits to Hebron and several surrounding villages.
During a situation assessment, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated that a large quantity of ammunition, intended for a more extensive attack, was found in the terrorists' vehicle. He credited the soldiers' swift actions with preventing a more severe incident. General Avi Blout added that the soldiers "prevented a severe attack against civilians with their bodies."
David Reitman, Ron's brother, described his last conversation with him as happy and mentioned Ron's aspiration to become a physical therapist. Ron was just weeks away from his military discharge. Ron's educator, Daniel, remembered him as a kind, helpful, and loyal friend. The Mayor of Ashkelon, Tomer Glam, mourned Ron, a resident of the city, noting his heartbroken family.
The Mayor of Hod HaSharon, Amir Kochavi, expressed sorrow over the death of Yuval, describing him as a beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, born and raised in the city. Yuval's parents are Sivan and Amnon, and he had a sister, Shira, and a brother, Itamar.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that the IDF would conduct house-to-house searches in the terrorists' neighborhood, remove weapons, and destroy all terror infrastructure. He announced that IDF was blocking access to Hebron and the nearby village of Halhul, and considering similar measures for other Palestinian cities. Netanyahu promised a broad IDF operation in the West Bank, "as has not been done since the Six-Day War," stating that the army was prepared and the timing would be determined by Israel.
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