Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement via N12 on Thursday, July 23, 2026, wishing a speedy recovery to Itamar Cohen, a founder of agricultural farms in Judea and Samaria, who was wounded in a terror attack near Alon Moreh. Katz praised the IDF and security forces for swiftly eliminating the terrorists.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement around 12:29 PM Jerusalem time on Thursday, wishing a speedy recovery to Itamar Cohen, a founder of agricultural farms in Judea and Samaria, who was seriously wounded in a terror attack near Alon Moreh. Katz praised the IDF and security forces for rapidly eliminating the 'despicable terrorists' and said Palestinian terrorism has dropped by over 80% due to the offensive policy. He also reiterated the government's commitment to establishing new settlements and farms in Judea and Samaria as part of the security doctrine — a vow that marks the latest development in this story.
The attack was first reported by Magen David Adom at 12:29 PM, with a 51-year-old Jewish man in serious condition and two terrorists neutralized. The victim was later identified as Itamar Cohen, a founder of the agricultural farms project and owner of a farm in the Itamar area, according to reports by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). The IDF confirmed the elimination of the attackers. Katz's initial statement — confirmed via N12 — had already noted the operation and extended recovery wishes; this latest update adds his vow to bolster settlements.
As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, Katz framed the attack within a broader context of reduced terrorism, claiming an 80% drop in Palestinian attacks due to offensive policy. The statement reiterates the government's long-standing position linking settlement expansion with security doctrine. Earlier background reporting by The Zioneer has covered related security incidents and official responses.
The victim's condition remains serious, and specific details of the attack — including the exact location and circumstances of the stabbing — have not been fully disclosed. The investigation is ongoing.
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