Minister Ben Gvir said that police from the Ayarot station quickly stopped men from Malkiya who were shooting at and terrorizing residents of the nearby communities of Karmit and Metar.
Saturday evening, Minister Ben Gvir said that police from the Ayarot station foiled a shooting attack by men from Malkiya targeting residents of the nearby communities of Karmit and Metar. The statement did not specify the time of the incident nor provide details on casualties or arrests. The announcement came after reports of gunfire in the area had escalated throughout the evening.
Earlier Saturday evening, at 21:34 Jerusalem, reports began of bursts of gunfire and tracer rounds over Karmit. Residents described the shooting as "crazy, never like this before" and later as "non-stop." N12 journalist Almog Boker reported continuous gunfire, writing that it reflected a lack of governance in the Negev. The Zioneer published video of the gunfire, and at the time, residents told The Zioneer that the scene was routine. Shortly after, police arrived and fired illumination flares. The source of the fire was initially unknown.
The minister's statement now provides the first official account, identifying the shooters as men from Malkiya and characterizing the event as a foiled terror attack. The earlier reports had not indicated a specific target or affiliation.
It remains unclear whether any arrests were made or if there were casualties. The exact time of the attempted attack and the number of suspects involved have not been disclosed.
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