Jewish Rioters Vandalize and Set Fire to Heavy Equipment in South Hebron Hills

In the early hours between Thursday and Friday, Israeli forces were deployed to the Susya area in the southern Hebron Hills following reports of Jewish rioters setting fire to heavy machinery and spraying graffiti in Wadi Raham. Upon arrival, the military found burned vehicles and graffiti with slogans such as "Mutual Responsibility" and "Greetings from the Shilo Bloc Raids." The suspects fled before the army's arrival, and no arrests have been made so far. The IDF condemned the acts and called on law enforcement to hold the perpetrators accountable.

Simultaneously, in Jenin, an armed assailant wielding a knife was killed during an IDF operation. The attacker attempted to stab an Israeli soldier, Nitzan Shapira, during a raid by the 890th Paratroopers Battalion targeting suspects involved in terrorism. The assailant was identified as Fathi Hazem, the father of Raad Hazem, who carried out the Dizengoff shooting attack in April 2022. The soldier shot and neutralized the attacker without sustaining injuries.

Additionally, two days prior in the Nuseirat area, the IDF killed Tzabahi Sami Mahmoud Shehatot, a Hamas military commander involved in the October 7 massacre and the captivity of numerous hostages. He also participated in the release ceremony of surviving hostages handed over to the Red Cross. These incidents occur amid ongoing violent clashes in the West Bank and international criticism of the situation.

The IDF continues intensive operations in the West Bank to counter terrorism and maintain security, emphasizing the need to prevent such violent acts from all sides.