The IDF confirmed that earlier today, terrorists attacked Israeli hikers near the village of Tel in Samaria, stole a security officer's weapon, and opened fire, wounding several Israeli civilians who were evacuated to hospitals. The IDF has imposed a closure on Nablus and the village of Tel and is conducting a manhunt for the attackers. Magen David Adom earlier confirmed that one Israeli was killed in the attack.
The IDF confirmed Friday morning that terrorists who attacked Israeli hikers near Havat Gilad stole a security officer's weapon and used it to open fire, wounding several civilians. The military imposed a closure on Nablus and the village of Tel and is conducting a manhunt for the assailants. The attack occurred earlier today, with initial reports surfacing at 08:47 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer's coverage of the attack began with initial reports of a security guard wounded and his weapon snatched near Kfar Tel. Within minutes, the situation escalated: one victim was reported unconscious, then a 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene by Magen David Adom. Two other wounded—a 20-year-old in serious condition and a 25-year-old in moderate condition—were evacuated by helicopter. The IDF then confirmed the weapon theft and imposed a closure, as reported in a series of updates published at 08:47 Jerusalem.
The village of Tel, southwest of Nablus, has been a recent focus of security operations, as The Zioneer reported in a background profile. The attack is part of a wider pattern of violence in the area; The Zioneer previously reported on gunfire incidents at Tapuah Junction (June 16) and on Route Gilad (June 27). Following the attack, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported that four Palestinians were killed and three wounded, noting the casualties are likely the terrorists eliminated by Israeli forces.
The identity of the deceased Israeli has not been released. The manhunt is ongoing, and the number of attackers and their fate remain unconfirmed. The circumstances of the attack are still under investigation.
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