Overview

• The attack occurred shortly after 8 a.m. between Adei Ad and Malachei HaShalom on state-owned land about 300 meters from Route 458.
• After opening fire, the assailant’s pistol jammed and he moved to a physical assault before civilians repelled him using a fortified Ranger vehicle recently issued for local security.
• A 20-year-old shepherd sustained a head injury and was evacuated to hospital in light condition, according to MDA paramedics.
• IDF forces are conducting a manhunt centered on al-Mughayyir and nearby villages, with no capture announced.
• IDF Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth warned of curfews, blockades and other deterrent measures, while Binyamin Regional Council head Yisrael Gantz praised the response and renewed calls for sovereignty in the area.