Two Israelis murdered in West Bank terror shooting, three terrorists killed
Three terrorists, including a Palestinian Authority policeman, killed • Terror attack carried out in same gas station as last year's attack in Eli
Two Israelis were murdered during a terror shooting attack near the settlement of Eli on Thursday.
Additionally, the IDF announced that it killed two of the three terrorists responsible for the shooting. It also announced that the third terrorist was later neutralized by security forces after taking cover inside a Hummus Eliyahu branch, without having taken any hostages.
“A report was received at 5:08 p.m. in the Jerusalem region about gunshot wounds on Route 60 at the gas station near the entrance to Eli,” A Magen David Adom spokesperson said. “MDA medics and paramedics provided medical treatment on the spot to two critically injured and unconscious people. More updates will follow.”
Shortly after, the MDA spokesperson reported that the two wounded Israelis succumbed to their wounds: “Update on the shooting incident at the Eli gas station. An ambulance on the spot reported two dead civilians, one in his 20s and one about 57 years old, and additionally, it is suspected that a terrorist has fled.”
Army radio also initially reported that two terrorists were killed at the scene and that security forces were on a manhunt looking for a third.
Later, Army Radio announced that there were no more suspected infiltrations, and residents were safe to leave their houses.
The IDF also announced that despite the threat ending, forces were continuing to scan the area for additional threats.
After the three terrorists were neutralized, Israeli media reported that Aviad Gazber, the owner of the Hummus Eliyahu branch that was used by the third terrorist as cover, was present and armed at the scene and neutralized one of the terrorists. Gazber is reported to be a soldier in reserves who was fighting in Khan Yunis and was in Eli for some time off before returning to duty.
Kan News posted an initial interview with him on X.
Terror attack carried out in same gas station as last year's attack in Eli
The settlement of Eli’s spokesperson commented on the initial event, saying, “A short time ago, there was a serious attack in which two Israelis were injured. A terrorist is neutralized on the spot. The attack took place at the Eli gas station where four people were murdered a year ago.”
According to a post by former Jerusalem Post correspondent Khaled Abu Toameh, one of the terrorists responsible for the attack was Mohammed Manasreh, a Palestinian Authority police officer.
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