Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to capture the perpetrators responsible for a deadly terror attack in the West Bank that claimed the lives of three Israelis, including a police officer. The incident occurred in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, where off-duty Master Sgt. Elad Yaakov Winkelstein and sisters-in-law Rachel Cohen and Aliza Raiz were fatally shot by gunmen who targeted vehicles in the area.
The attack also left eight others wounded, with the Israeli military launching a manhunt for two suspected shooters linked to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group. Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the victims' families and assured that those behind the 'horrific attack' would be brought to justice, along with any accomplices.
An eyewitness described the incident as a 'shooting spree,' recounting the chaos and fear that ensued as the gunmen opened fire on passing vehicles. The eyewitness, who was armed and fired back at the attackers, highlighted the need for self-defense measures in such situations.
Emergency responders from Israel's Magen David Adom medical service detailed the grim aftermath of the attack, noting the severity of the injuries sustained by the victims. Among the deceased were Winkelstein, a school counselor Cohen, and Raiz, also a school counselor.
Following the attack, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas issued a statement praising the violence, further underscoring the ongoing tensions in the region.
