The IDF says Unit 636 soldiers eliminated two terrorists on Sunday night who had thrown Molotov cocktails and ignited tires near the Judean community of Karmei Tzur in the Etzion Brigade area. A third assailant was neutralized; no Israeli injuries were reported. Firefighters are working to extinguish a blaze caused by the burning tires, and the military is searching for additional suspects.
The IDF confirmed on Monday that soldiers from Unit 636 eliminated two terrorists during an ambush near the Judean community of Karmei Tzur on Sunday night. According to the military, the assailants had ignited tires and hurled Molotov cocktails toward the community, prompting the ambush. The soldiers opened fire, killing two terrorists and neutralizing a third. No Israeli forces were injured.
Firefighters from the Judea and Samaria District are currently working to extinguish a fire that broke out in the vicinity due to the burning tires. The IDF has begun searches for additional suspects who may have been involved.
The unit's operation was a targeted counterterrorism ambush, based on real-time intelligence gathered by the soldiers. As The Zioneer reported, this followed initial alerts of a fire near the community earlier that evening. The military stated it will continue operating in the region both defensively and offensively to ensure the safety of residents.
The assailants were not immediately identified by name or group affiliation in the IDF statement, but the military described them as terrorists who were actively attacking the civilian community.
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