Initial reports say an Arab mob attacked a group of Israeli hikers near Gilad Road in Samaria. Soldiers who responded were also attacked; one soldier reportedly hesitated to fire, allowing attackers to snatch his weapon and shoot him, wounding him.
At 08:02 Jerusalem, reports emerged of an Arab mob attacking Israeli travelers near Gilad Road in Samaria. Within minutes, the reports escalated: a soldier who responded was attacked, his weapon was snatched by an attacker, and he was shot and wounded. This detail, reported by field sources, marks the most serious escalation in the incident.
The thread shows the rapid evolution of the reports. At 08:02 Jerusalem, an initial report said the "David and Achikam Travelers" group was attacked by rioters from the village of Tel. Moments later, an update confirmed at least one Israeli wounded. Then a third report at the same timestamp stated that a soldier had hesitated to fire, allowing an attacker to seize his weapon and open fire, wounding him. The reports remain unverified and based on a single source.
The area has a history of attacks. On June 27, gunfire was directed at Israeli vehicles on Route Gilad, causing damage but no injuries. On July 4, rioters attacked travelers between Har Bracha and Havat Gilad, wounding at least one, as The Zioneer reported.
Several questions remain open. The soldier's hesitation has not been confirmed by official sources. The IDF and police have not released statements. The identity of the attackers and the condition of the wounded soldier are not yet known.
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