The attacks left three people seriously injured and highlight the ongoing tension in Samaria and Judea
Israeli authorities are responding, but local leaders are calling for stronger action to protect the population and combat terrorism.
On Wednesday night, three people were injured in two terror attacks that occurred almost simultaneously in Samaria, in the north, and Judea, in the south of Israel.
Samaria shooting
Two people were seriously injured in a shooting near the Reihan Pass in northern Samaria, near the city of Jenin, which is known as a hotspot for terrorist activity.
According to Israeli authorities, a gunman opened fire on IDF soldiers who were conducting an operation in the area.
The attack was reportedly carried out from a moving vehicle.
Soldiers pursued the suspect, and the victims, who had serious injuries to their torsos, were treated at the scene by army medical teams and taken by helicopter to Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
There, they were sedated, put on ventilators and are expected to undergo surgery.
Car attack in Judea
At the same time, in the Hebron Hills region of Judea, a terrorist tried to run over Israeli soldiers with his car.
He then got out of the vehicle and tried to stab them, but was “neutralized” by the military – it is not clear whether he was killed or just detained.
One person was injured in the attack, which took place near the community of Beit Hagai, and was taken to a hospital.
Reactions and context
Local leaders have called for tough measures.
Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, demanded that the Israeli government destroy the Jenin refugee camp, which he called the “capital of terror.” He also called for the return of Jewish communities to the region.
Eliram Azulay, leader of the Hebron Hills Regional Council, called for more security measures, such as the construction of barriers around villages and main roads.
According to the organization Hatzalah Judea and Samaria, in 2024 there were at least 6,343 attacks against Israelis in these areas, including 179 shootings.
Twenty-seven people were killed, and more than 300 were injured.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that violence could increase further due to the conflict with the Hamas group in Gaza.
Published in 05/08/2025 01h45
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