Manhunt by Land and Air for the Terrorist
This evening (Wednesday), reports emerged of a shooting attack targeting an Israeli near Shoval Farm, close to the western Ariel industrial zone. According to initial reports, the victim is an 18-year-old, and he sustained moderate injuries to his hand, for which he is receiving medical treatment. The IDF has confirmed the incident, stating that “further details are under investigation.”
The terrorist opened fire on the young Israeli, who managed to escape and reach security forces close to the scene. In response, large numbers of forces launched a pursuit, setting up roadblocks in the area and deploying aerial surveillance to track the assailant.
Rescue teams reported that the victim was fully conscious when he was shot in the hand after initially being blinded by a laser.
Yossi Dagan: “Treat Samaria as a Frontline Region”
Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan called for a policy shift and a strong response:
“This is the third shooting attack in the same area in a short time—we need to overturn the table. This is not an isolated incident, but a well-organized and ongoing assault against Israeli communities and the Jewish people as a whole. The response must be clear: a broad military offensive against terror and its infrastructure.”
Dagan further emphasized: “Only the IDF should and must handle terrorism. The residents of Samaria fully support the IDF, but we demand a change in its military approach and clear answers. Immediate and decisive action is necessary to restore deterrence and security.”
Ariel Mayor Yair Shitbon: “Flatten Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams”
Ariel Mayor Yair Shitbon expressed support for the ongoing IDF operations in Samaria, stating:
“We commend the important IDF operation in Jenin, but there is no other way—terrorists fleeing from Tulkarm and Nur al-Shams must return to destroyed homes. There is no room to continue with surgical operations; I repeat my call to flatten the refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarm, and Nur al-Shams.”
He reassured Ariel’s residents that life in the city would continue as usual: “At this stage, routine life in Ariel remains unaffected. We will not let the enemy ruin the Purim celebrations—festivities will proceed as planned. We will not allow vile terrorists to disrupt daily life. We stand with the IDF and security forces, ensuring safety while maintaining normalcy in our city and surrounding areas.”
