🔶 Five Wounded After Shooting in the West Bank; Two Attackers Killed

In a shooting that took place on Friday morning, October 23 (November 1), near Hebron in the West Bank, at least five people were wounded. According to the Magen David Adom rescue organization, the condition of two people is critical; one person has injuries of moderate severity and two people have superficial injuries.

The Israel Defense Forces reported that two attackers were killed and said that searches were continuing to locate possible accomplices. Army forces also sealed off entrances to Hebron, several nearby villages, and Route 35.

Eyal Zamir, the chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces, said that a large amount of ammunition was found in the attackers’ vehicle and claimed that the actions of the soldiers prevented a broader attack. The Walla (Walla) news website also reported that a reserve forces battalion was likely the target of the attack.

After the shooting, Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, canceled the plans for Friday morning of the Likud party. Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Minister of National Security, also called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority.