IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir conducted a situational assessment Friday after the severe terror attack earlier today near the village of Tell in the Shomron Brigade area, the IDF said. Zamir ordered a broad reinforcement of forces and the apprehension of all terrorists involved. IDF troops are continuing counterterrorism operations in Beit Furik and Tubas, which began Thursday night.
The IDF Chief of Staff's directive to capture all terrorists involved in this morning's attack near Tell in the Shomron Brigade area sharpens the military's response after a series of rapid updates Friday morning. LTG Eyal Zamir ordered broad reinforcement and the apprehension of all assailants during a situational assessment that included the Central Command commander and the head of the Operations Directorate, as reported by The Zioneer at 10:49 Jerusalem. The operations in Beit Furik and Tubas, which began Thursday night, continue as part of the broader counterterrorism effort in the northern Shomron.
Dated antecedents: All seven updates published at 10:41 Jerusalem captured the evolving picture. The earliest reports confirmed the attack and Zamir's initial reinforcement order. Within minutes, the victim was identified as Binyahu Mal't, son of Rabbi Boaz Mal't, according to Israeli media. The Zioneer's bulletin at 10:49 further detailed the assessment. The concurrent operations in Beit Furik and Tubas, launched Thursday night, aim to dismantle militant infrastructure.
Background: The attack comes amid sustained IDF counterterrorism activity in the West Bank. As The Zioneer reported on June 8, Zamir has personally conducted initial investigations at terror attack scenes, underscoring the military's high operational tempo. The Chief of Staff has also frequently highlighted the need for readiness across all fronts, as noted in previous assessments.
What remains open: The IDF has not yet released the total number of casualties or the condition of the wounded. The attackers' affiliations and the precise method of the attack remain under investigation. The manhunt is ongoing, and no arrests have been announced.
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