A paratrooper wounded in the stabbing and arson attack near Avraham's Farm in Samaria is in light condition and being evacuated to Emek Hospital in Afula, according to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). In response to the attack, Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich instructed the Settlement Administration to expedite the establishment of the newly-approved settlement 'Shalem' and directed the Civil Administration to advance mapping and demolition of illegal structures in the area.
Earlier today, a stabbing and arson attack occurred near Avraham's Farm in Samaria, wounding an IDF paratrooper. As reported by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio), the soldier's condition is now described as light, and he is being evacuated to Emek Hospital in Afula.
In response to the attack, Defense Minister Bezalel Smotrich instructed the Settlement Administration to expedite the establishment of the settlement 'Shalem', which was approved by the cabinet and is located near the attack site. He also directed the Civil Administration to advance the mapping and demolition of illegal structures in the area to strengthen governance and security, as previously reported by The Zioneer.
The attack and the official response underscore ongoing tensions in the region. Further details on the investigation and the settlement's timeline remain pending.
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