What it is about

An Israeli man in his 60s was attacked in a suspected terror incident outside the West Bank city of Qalqilya. The assailant shot him, causing the car to catch fire. He was initially treated by the Palestinian Red Crescent and then transferred to Israeli medical teams in critical condition. Israeli troops have now entered Qalqilya to apprehend the perpetrators.

Why it matters

This tragic incident underscores the constant threats faced by Israeli citizens from radical terrorist elements in hostile regions. The location, Qalqilya, is under the administration of the Palestinian Authority and is typically off-limits to Israelis. This violence further complicates the tenuous security situation in the West Bank region.

What we know

The shooting resulted in the victim’s car being set on fire. Israeli forces quickly mobilized, entering Qalqilya to search for and capture the suspected terrorists responsible for this heinous act. The IDF is investigating the incident thoroughly.

The broader context

The attack took place against the backdrop of ongoing tensions. Only a day prior, IDF forces were conducting operations in Qalqilya and eliminated three terrorists from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group. One of these terrorists was allegedly preparing for an attack, illustrating the imminent threats that necessitate such operations.

More from the IDF operation

Footage of the IDF’s response to the previous operation showed decisive actions taken to neutralize threats, highlighting Israel’s stance on ensuring the safety of its citizens from terrorist activities.

This story was first published on ynetnews.com.