Terrorist fired at West Bank shepherds in Binyamin, one lightly injured

20-year-old man lightly injured at the Malachei HaShalom outpost; Eyewitnesses said a masked suspect fired a gun and fled to a nearby village; IDF forces are searching the area

A terrorist fired at a group of Israeli shepherds Thursday morning at the Malachei HaShalom outpost in the Binyamin region of the West Bank, the IDF reported. Following the attack, a violent confrontation developed between the terrorist and the citizens, according to the IDF.
Magen David Adom treated a 20-year-old wounded man at the scene, who was in light condition, with a minor head injury. He may also have been hit by stones. He was evacuated to a hospital for further treatment.
From the scene of the shooting
(Video: Magen David Adom)

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זירת הירי סמוך לצומת גדעון
זירת הירי סמוך לצומת גדעון
Scene of the shooting near Gideon Junction
(Photo: Magen David Adom)
According to eyewitness accounts, the suspect is a masked man who fired a gun and fled to a Palestinian village near the outpost. IDF soldiers have encircled the village of Al Mughayyir along with additional areas and are currently conducting searches to locate the terrorist.
First published: 08:45, 08.21.25
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