Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon convene the defense minister and chief of staff for a discussion on the response to the deadly shooting attack in Havat Gilad, the Prime Minister's Office announced. Netanyahu stated: 'We will act with force against the terrorists and their senders and will not allow terror in Judea and Samaria to raise its head.'
The Prime Minister's Office officially confirmed Friday morning that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will convene the defense minister and chief of staff for a discussion on the response to the deadly shooting attack in Havat Gilad, releasing a statement from the prime minister vowing to 'act with force against the terrorists and their senders.' This official confirmation, provided at 10:34 Jerusalem, follows earlier reports that Netanyahu had already issued a response to the attack and convened an urgent security discussion.
The attack occurred earlier this morning near the Havat Gilad settlement in Samaria. At 08:22 Jerusalem, Magen David Adom reported that one Israeli was killed and two were wounded, one seriously. Security forces launched a manhunt for the attackers. Initial reports indicated four wounded, with one unconscious, and later details clarified the casualties. The Zioneer reported these developments as they emerged, with the first reports of the attack and casualties at 08:22 Jerusalem.
The Zioneer previously reported that Netanyahu had responded to the attack and convened an urgent security discussion, based on earlier reports from Channel 14 and Abu Ali Express. The latest PMO confirmation provides the official statement and full quote, solidifying the government's response.
The manhunt for the attackers is ongoing, and further details on the circumstances of the attack and the identification of the victims remain under investigation.
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