Two wounded in terror shooting in West Bank, IDF in pursuit of terrorist

• Published date: 07 April 2024
• Author: JERUSALEM POST STAFF
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

A female soldier was severely wounded as a result of the attack. In addition, a civilian was lightly wounded, according to the IDF

The IDF added that troops were encircling the area of Nabi Ilyas, aided by an air force aircraft, in an attempt to pursue the terrorist.

Earlier on Sunday, Israeli media reported two people had been wounded from gunshots fired at a bus on Road 55 near the Nabi Ilyas Junction in the West Bank, near Karnei Shomron, in a terror attack, Israeli media reported on Sunday.

The military said it had received reports of the shooting, and forces had been dispatched to the scene.

The military radio reported the terrorist had fled the area and that UAVs had been sent to the scene to aid in the pursuit.

The police said the Road had been blocked in both directions.

Magen David Adom (MDA) reported a 19-year-old woman was in serious condition, and a 50-year-old man had been moderately wounded in the attack.

MDA paramedic Assaf Ilkashi recounted what he saw at the scene, "We arrived on the scene in large numbers. We saw the casualty on the bus; she was fully conscious with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. We provided life-saving treatment and evacuated her in a MICU to hospital, in serious condition."

Regional Council Heads respond to the attack

Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council, made a statement after arriving at the scene.

Regional Council heads, Yossi Dagan and Yonatan Kuznitz make statements at the site of the shooting attack in the West Bank, April 7, 2024. (VIA...