Two gunmen killed after shooting wounds five Israelis in West Bank
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 10:08 · Archive
Five Israelis were wounded when gunmen opened fire near Judea Junction in the southern West Bank on Friday; two suspected gunmen were killed by the IDF.
Five Israelis were wounded in a shooting near Judea Junction in the southern West Bank on Friday morning. Two of the wounded were in critical condition and three were in light-to-moderate condition, according to first responders. The two suspected gunmen responsible were killed by the Israel Defense Forces.
The IDF said it responded to the shooting and killed two people it identified as 'terrorists'. A large quantity of ammunition was found in the gunmen's vehicle, suggesting they intended to carry out a larger attack. IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said 'This was a serious terrorist attack'.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered a cordon on Hebron and a closure across Judea and Samaria to remain in place at least until after Israel's 27 October election. Netanyahu said he had 'commended our heroic soldiers who acted decisively and prevented a major attack' and vowed that Israel would pursue those responsible 'everywhere and at all times'. The IDF established roadblocks and continued searching the area following the incident.
How it is being reported
- Five Israelis are wounded by terrorists before IDF kill gunmen and thwart 'major attack on civilians' - after it was revealed Hamas warned of a 'second October 7'Palestinian militants wounded five Israelis in an attack on Friday before being killed in a prolonged shootout with IDF soldiers.Daily Mail · 23 Oct, 10:29
- Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shootingThe attack comes at a time of heightened tensions in the West Bank and four days before Israel's general election.BBC News · 23 Oct, 10:25
- Netanyahu orders closure of West Bank after 5 wounded in shooting, 2 terrorists killedThe Israeli army said it prevented a “terror attack against Israeli civilians” and that the gunmen carried an M16 rifle and a handgun.New York Post · 23 Oct, 09:50
- Two suspected gunmen killed after shooting wounds 5 Israelis in West BankTwo suspected gunmen were killed by the IDF after a shooting near Judea Junction in the southern West Bank left five Israelis wounded on Friday.Fox News · 23 Oct, 09:05
In this story: Israel Defense Forces · Benjamin Netanyahu · Israel Katz · Eyal Zamir · West Bank · Judea Junction · Hebron
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