⚠️ Deadly shooting attack near Kochav Ya'ir: A terrorist carried out coordinated shooting attacks at three locations near the security barrier in the Kochav Ya'ir area, killing one person and injuring at least six others. Security forces were deployed to the areas of Sal'it and Tzur Yitzhak following reports of multiple shooting incidents, and the attacker was later neutralized.
🚑 Casualties and investigation findings: Magen David Adom treated victims at several locations, including two men wounded at a gas station near Kochav Ya'ir, a man and woman moderately injured near Tzur Yitzhak, and two additional victims near Tzur Natan. A 31-year-old man was pronounced dead, while another man in his 40s was evacuated in critical condition. Police later identified the attacker as a resident of Tayibe and recovered a makeshift “Carlo” submachine gun used in the attack. Authorities clarified that, contrary to the initial assessment, only one terrorist was involved.
🛡️ Senior military assessment following the attack: IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment with Central Command chief MG Avi Bluth while touring the Gaza Strip alongside Southern Command chief MG Yaniv Asor and Gaza Division commander BG Liron Batito. The Chief of Staff received an initial operational briefing and issued directives for continued activity. Senior commanders, including Judea and Samaria Division commander BG Kobi Heller and Ephraim Brigade commander COL P., were later documented at the scene.
🚧 Disturbances and ramming incident near Efrat Junction: Israeli civilians gathered near Efrat Junction following reports of a suspected ramming incident, road blockages, and rock throwing toward Palestinian vehicles. During the unrest, a Palestinian suspect struck an Israeli civilian with a vehicle, lightly injuring him. IDF soldiers and Border Police established roadblocks in the area, and the suspect was later apprehended together with additional individuals transferred for questioning.
🔍 Operational shooting incident near Hebron under review: During operational activity near Hebron, IDF soldiers identified a vehicle accelerating toward them, prompting a soldier to fire single shots toward the vehicle. Three Palestinians were injured and evacuated for medical treatment. An initial inquiry determined the injured individuals were uninvolved civilians. The IDF stated the incident is under review and said it “expresses deep sorrow for any harm caused to uninvolved individuals.”
🐄 Clashes and investigation in the Huwara area: Security forces were deployed to several locations near Huwara following reports of suspected livestock theft involving Israeli civilians. Violent confrontations later developed between Israeli civilians and Palestinians, including rock hurling and the use of batons. The IDF and Border Police dispersed the disturbances using riot dispersal means and remained deployed in the area. The Judea and Samaria District Police opened an investigation into the incident.
📹 IDF reviewing footage of soldier violence: The IDF stated it is reviewing footage showing an Israeli soldier using violence against a Palestinian during the disturbances. The military described the conduct as “serious and inconsistent with the values of the IDF,” adding that disciplinary and command measures would be taken once the soldier is identified.
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