The IDF says soldiers eliminated two terrorists who hurled Molotov cocktails toward the Judean community of Karmei Tzur on Sunday night, during a targeted counterterrorism operation. A third suspect was neutralized, and the military is searching for additional suspects. No Israeli injuries were reported.
IDF soldiers killed two terrorists hurling Molotov cocktails toward Karmei Tzur during a focused counterterrorism operation late Sunday, as a third suspect was neutralized by troops on the scene. The incident, first reported as an ambush by Unit 636 at 22:50 and updated at 23:05, escalated into a broader security response when additional armed suspects were identified burning tires and attacking the community. Firefighters continue battling a fire caused by the burning tires, and the IDF is scanning for further suspects in the area.
This is the third reported security event targeting Karmei Tzur tonight. The earlier Unit 636 ambush (published at 22:50 Jerusalem) killed two militants throwing Molotov cocktails; that account was later updated with the unit's identity. A separate attempt by four suspects to torch the community around 23:47 was reported by The Zioneer as a background item. The military has not yet confirmed whether all incidents are linked, but their concentration in a few hours underscores the persistent threat.
As The Zioneer reported in recent weeks, Molotov-cocktail and arson attacks against Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria have escalated, including a June 9 incident on the Jerusalem-Gush Etzion road. The current events occur against a wider backdrop of regional security operations, including IDF activity in Lebanon and Gaza.
It remains open whether the third neutralized suspect was the same individual from the earlier incidents or a separate attacker. The IDF has not provided details on the suspect's condition or whether arrests were made beyond the neutralizing fire.
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