Terrorist Attack Near Hebron Prompts Netanyahu to Close West Bank
Israeli authorities reported a terrorist attack near Hebron on Friday morning.
According to initial reports, two gunmen opened fire near Judea Junction in Judea and Samaria.
🚨🇮🇱 BREAKING: IDF forces are searching for a suspected terrorist after a shooting was reported near Judea Junction in Judea and Samaria. Additional troops have been sent to the scene, where they are setting up roadblocks while the operation continues. Details surrounding the incident are still being investigated.
@IDF— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) October 23, 2026
Five people were wounded in the attack, officials said, including several who suffered serious injuries. Israeli forces later killed the two suspected attackers.
🚨🇮🇱 UPDATE: Magen David Adom says five people were injured. Two are in critical condition, another is listed as moderately hurt, and two others sustained minor injuries.
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) October 23, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said evidence recovered from the attackers’ vehicle suggested they may have been preparing to carry out an even larger assault.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
I have completed a security assessment with the defense minister, the IDF chief of staff, the director of the ISA, the national security adviser, and the commander of IDF Central Command. The substantial quantity of weapons and ammunition found in the terrorists’ vehicle indicates that Hamas operatives were preparing a large-scale attack targeting civilians. Our soldiers stopped the plot through their courage and resolve. I commend them and pray for a rapid recovery for those injured. I have directed the IDF and security agencies to immediately seal off Hebron and implement further security measures to prevent attacks launched from Judea and Samaria. Reinforced forces are working to disrupt terrorism and conduct broad arrest operations. We will find Hamas terrorists and those who dispatched them, wherever they may be and whenever necessary. There will be nowhere to hide.— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 23, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had just finished a security briefing with the defense minister, the IDF chief of staff, the ISA director, the national security adviser, and the head of IDF Central Command.
He said the weapons and ammunition discovered indicated that Hamas terrorists had been preparing a major attack against civilians. Netanyahu credited Israeli troops with stopping the plot and offered his wishes for the injured to recover quickly.
The prime minister also ordered the IDF and security forces to impose an immediate cordon around Hebron and strengthen efforts to prevent attacks originating in Judea and Samaria.
He added that security forces were operating with additional troops and carrying out extensive arrest operations aimed at disrupting terrorist activity.
Netanyahu vowed that Israel would continue pursuing Hamas operatives and those responsible for sending them, declaring that they would have no place to conceal themselves.
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