In a tense and violent incident near Hebron in the West Bank, two Palestinian attackers attempted to shoot and stab Israeli soldiers on Sunday. The Israeli military responded with live fire, resulting in the death of both attackers. The military stated that one of the terrorists tried to stab IDF soldiers, who then neutralized him with live fire. Simultaneously, the other attacker opened fire on the soldiers, prompting them to respond with live fire as well.
A Reuters cameraman at the scene witnessed a body near the junction close to Hebron, where the incident took place. There has been no immediate comment from Palestinian officials regarding the attack.
This incident comes amidst escalating violence in the West Bank, which has seen a rise in army raids on militant groups, attacks by Jewish settlers in Palestinian villages, and street assaults by Palestinians. Just the day before, Israeli forces reportedly killed 14 Palestinians during a raid in the West Bank, while an ambulance driver was also killed while responding to an attack by violent Jewish settlers.
The ongoing conflict in the region has resulted in thousands of Palestinians being arrested and hundreds killed during Israeli military operations. The West Bank and Gaza remain disputed territories, with Palestinians seeking independence and statehood. Peace talks brokered by the U.S. have been stalled for over a decade, leaving the region in a state of continued unrest and violence.