IDF Investigates Possible Outside Direction of Hebron Area Terror Attack
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
The IDF is investigating potential external direction for a terror attack near Hebron, where two Hamas-affiliated terrorists were killed after a prolonged firefight. Thousands of soldiers have been deployed to the area amid fears of copycat attacks. The chief of staff praised the soldiers' actions, which prevented a more severe outcome, noting a large ammunition cache found in the attackers' vehicle.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- IDF investigates if Hebron area terror attack was directed from outside Israel.
- Two Hamas-affiliated terrorists were killed by IDF forces near Hebron.
- Thousands of soldiers deployed to the area amid fears of copycat attacks.
- A large ammunition cache was found in the attackers' vehicle.
- The chief of staff praised soldiers for preventing a more severe attack.
The Israeli military is investigating whether the two terrorists who carried out a shooting attack near Hebron acted independently, as part of a local cell, or were directed by elements from the West Bank or even from abroad, according to Kan News. In response to the morning attack, the IDF has deployed thousands of soldiers to the area, fearing copycat attempts. The two attackers, who were killed at the scene, arrived at an IDF checkpoint in their vehicle and opened fire. One terrorist, armed with a long rifle, fired rapidly from a distance, while the second, armed with a pistol, charged the soldiers and fired at close range. The pair then retreated, set up a firing position in a nearby warehouse, and resumed their attack. After approximately 20 minutes, the deputy commander of the Ari battalion of the Home Front Command, along with his team, charged the terrorists and neutralized them. Both attackers belonged to the Al-Jab'a clan, which has strong ties to Hamas. Some members of this family were released in the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange deal to Gaza. Following the attack, the chief of staff stated, "This was a severe attack. The swift action of the soldiers prevented an even more serious attack and further casualties among civilians and security forces." A large quantity of ammunition was found in the terrorists' vehicle, intended for a larger-scale attack.
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