In a series of violent incidents in the West Bank and Gaza, a Palestinian gunman opened fire on an Israeli vehicle near Ramallah, leading to an hours-long exchange of gunfire that resulted in the gunman's death by an Israeli helicopter strike. The attacker, identified as Mujahid Barakat Mansur, a former member of the Palestinian Presidential Guard, injured eight Israelis, including three in serious condition, during the attack. In a separate incident, IDF soldier Sergeant Major Ilay David Garfinkel, 21, from the Elite Dovdouvan Unit, was killed, and several others were injured in a sniper attack involving a 7.62 caliber sniper. The injured included members of the 668th, with five troops suffering light to moderate injuries. Additionally, Staff Sgt. Lior Raviv, 21, of the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion, from Rishon Lezion, was killed during fighting against Hamas in Gaza City's Shifa Hospital area. The incidents have heightened tensions in the region, with significant military responses including the arrest of two Hamas officials at Shifa hospital.
🔴The IDF released the name of one additional soldier killed in combat in Gaza Sergeant Lior Raviv, 21 https://t.co/HpMUdZd1PN
Staff Sgt. Lior Raviv, 21, of the Nahal Brigade, fell in battle while fighting Hamas terrorists at Shifa Hospital. May this hero's memory be forever blessed. https://t.co/pKtgFW5pGj
Two additional Hamas officials were arrested by IDF troops at Shifa hospital in the Gaza Strip, according to a report. https://t.co/7xbdogxalZ
The IDF announces the death of a soldier killed during fighting against Hamas in the area of Gaza City's Shifa Hospital yesterday. He is named as Staff Sgt. Lior Raviv, 21, of the Nahal Brigade's 932nd Battalion, from Rishon Leion. Raviv's death brings the toll of slain troops… https://t.co/UvN4hVGFc7
Live update: IDF announces death of Sgt. First Class Lior Raviv in Shifa Hospital op, raising soldier death count to 252 https://t.co/SvGsFQ2tyC
IDF St.-Sgt. Lior Raviv, 21, from Rishon Lezion fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said Sunday morning. https://t.co/277y3Nai5E
Sergeant Major Ilay David Garfinkel, 21, has succumbed to his injuries and died after having been shot and critically wounded during a terror attack on Friday. He and other members of the IDF were involved in an hours-long manhunt for the terrorist who shot and wounded at least… https://t.co/y2rSXFII8o
IDF names soldier killed in West Bank sniper attack; battalion chief seriously hurt https://t.co/pqOs36D1ZE
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi arrived at the scene of the shooting terror attack in the West Bank, where one IDF soldier was killed and another seven were injured. https://t.co/PGFs2rjGqo
LIVE UPDATES: IDF names Israeli soldier killed in exchange of fire with terrorist who committed West Bank shooting attack on Friday https://t.co/CxKB0VuQQI
Ramallah | One of the soldiers from the Elite Dovdouvan Unit was killed in the sniper attack. The Israeli military acknowledged that all the injured are soldiers. Two of the 668th were seriously wounded, while five other troops were light & moderately injured. https://t.co/gMbsNEleeU
🔴The IDF announced the death of one soldier in yesterday’s West Bank shooting attack Sergeant Major Ilay David Garfinkel, 21 https://t.co/7gDbrzWlJO
Eight Israelis wounded after Palestinian gunman opens fire at a bus near a West Bank settlement. Army pursued and killed attacker with two missiles fired from attack helicopter. https://t.co/3jRVh5Yns7
According to reports, a Palestinian man named Mujahid Barakat Mansour was killed by Israeli forces after opening fire on a bus believed to be carrying Israeli settlers in the early hours of Friday near a settlement in West Bank. After a four-hour chase and injuring seven,… https://t.co/YbnAgzglhu
ICYMI: An #Israeli helicopter gunship chases a #Palestinian gunman who had opened fire on an Israeli vehicle near Ramallah in the occupied #WestBank, killing him after an hours-long shootout with troops, the military says. https://t.co/viXwIB3LZ3
An Israeli helicopter gunship chases a #Palestinian gunman who had opened fire on an #Israeli vehicle near Ramallah in the occupied #WestBank, killing him after an hours-long shootout with troops, the military says. https://t.co/viXwIB3LZ3
⚡ Early this morning, hundreds of Israeli soldiers, special forces, and reserves have been battling one Palestinian resistance fighter who engaged an Israeli car in the West Bank. At least 7 were injured, including three who are in a serious condition. The army used a combat… https://t.co/S50UMdpii5
🧵A Palestinian sniper shot 8 Israeli soldiers in Ramallah | The fighter positioned himself on a mountainous area overlooking an area near outpost of Dolev with a 7.62 caliber sniper. He sat up firing positions behind boulders monitoring the road & the intersection below it -> https://t.co/yCzt5tG9VS
Terrorist opens fire at an Israeli vehicle, eliminated by IDF. https://t.co/SqtJCynrK6
#WATCH IDF RELEASES FOOTAGE OF THE STRIKE THAT FINALLY ELIMINATED ABU MAZENS BODY GUARD https://t.co/JhpFL10HoS https://t.co/pvvb2bxNm5
The IDF releases footage of a combat helicopter strike against the Palestinian terrorist who opened fire on a minibus near the West Bank settlement of Dolev this morning, as well as at troops during a pursuit. The gunman was killed in the strike. https://t.co/F8Sgel8cdV
Initial investigation of the terror attack and battle in Benjamin this morning, in which 7 Israelis were injured: The terrorist was armed with a sniper rifle equipped with an optical sight. The terrorist positioned himself near the Parsha Junction in Benjamin during the night… https://t.co/VZXAmL0YBE https://t.co/0lsudkLdd6
ADDITIONAL INFO ON TODAYS TERROR ATTACK IN BINYAMIN Elisha Yered who is a resident in the near by town, mentioned that the former presidential guard of Abu Mazen, who executed the serious attack this morning and wounding seven soldiers, set up three shooting positions with rifle… https://t.co/tnbtLWrrtm https://t.co/0lsudkLdd6
ADDITIONAL INFO ON TODAYS TERRO ATTACK Elisha Yered who is a resident in the near by town, mentioned that the former presidential guard of Abu Mazen, who executed the serious attack this morning and wounding seven soldiers, set up three shooting positions with rifle barrels at… https://t.co/s68AXp7X51 https://t.co/0lsudkLdd6
Shooting attack in Binyamin: Terrorist named as former Palestinian Authority commander #terrorism https://t.co/MjI76ZLwtH
Palestinian terrorist opens fire on Israeli vehicle in the West Bank leading to an hours-long exchange of fire that ultimately resulted in the gunman being killed in a helicopter strike - 7 wounded #terrorism https://t.co/YGs024EHoj
Palestinian sources: The terrorist who carried out the attack in Binyamin and wounded 7 Israelis is a former soldier in the Palestinian Presidential Guard. His name is Mujahid Barakat Mansur. He was eliminated after a 4 hour hunt. https://t.co/qwFciVFtwi
#BREAKING: The terrorist who carried out the attack this morning in Binyamin, served as a bodyguard in the presidential guard of the Palestinian president Abu Mazen! https://t.co/qsugG5z6hJ https://t.co/IbejBxoXQz
Ramallah, West Bank | A Palestinian engaged in gunfire exchange with a group of soldiers and their settlers near the terror outpost of Dolev, west the city. 7 of them were injured. After a battle that lasted hours. Israeli helicopters killed him from the air.
Ramallah, West Bank | A Palestinian engaged in gunfire with a group of soldiers and their settlers near the terror outpost of Dolev, west the city. 7 of them were injured. After a battle that lasted hours. Israeli helicopters killed him from the air.
Summary of the attack in Benjamin: This morning, a terrorist carried out a shooting attack against an Israeli vehicle. Forces dispatched to the scene engaged in a firefight with the terrorist for several hours. An attack helicopter and unmanned aerial vehicles also participated… https://t.co/9aGDHv8YN1
At least four Israeli settlers and soldiers were injured by gunfire west of Ramallah. The occupation forces used an Apache to chase the gunman. https://t.co/wSJ7bu9NNR
7 hurt in hours-long clashes with terrorist in West Bank; gunman killed in airstrike https://t.co/r5juyXJdKL
🇮🇱🇵🇸🚨‼️ WOW: 4 and half hours of an armed standoff. A single Palestinian fighter vs dozens of Israeli soldiers. According to hebrew sources: 7 injuries, one of them critical, and 2 in serious condition 1/ https://t.co/lNH8oBxIfT
UNUSUAL SITUATION: At approximately 6 a.m., gunfire targeted a bulletproof minibus near the Benjamin Junction. Upon arrival, the IDF engaged in intense gunfire exchanges, potentially with multiple terrorists. Notably, a helicopter joined the firefight, supporting ground forces.…
There was a terror attack in the Binyamin region in Israel. A Palestinian terrorist opened on Israeli vehicles and was eliminated by a helicopter missile. https://t.co/ZZirFo2YEf
A Palestinian gunman opened fire at an Israeli vehicle near the West Bank settlement of Dolev earlier this morning, causing no injuries. Troops have since been engaged in a gun battle with the assailant. https://t.co/N6yIZApNYj