Shooting in Southern West Bank Wounds Five Israelis, Two Suspected Assailants Killed

Israeli defense forces confirmed the deaths of two individuals identified as assailants following an attack that injured five people in the Judea Junction area.

October 23, 2026

Shooting in Southern West Bank Wounds Five Israelis, Two Suspected Assailants Killed

Five individuals sustained injuries, with two in critical condition, while two suspected assailants were killed following a shooting incident on Friday in the southern West Bank, according to official reports.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed their response to the gunfire in the Judea Junction vicinity. During the operation, the IDF stated that two individuals, identified as "terrorists," were neutralized. Following the engagement, authorities implemented a blockade and commenced a search operation across the area for any additional threats or suspects.

Casualties and Emergency Response

Reports from The Times of Israel indicated that five Israelis were wounded during the attack. First responders on the scene detailed that two individuals suffered critical injuries, while three others were in light-to-moderate condition. Magen David Adom, Israel's national emergency medical service, confirmed that its teams provided immediate treatment to two critically wounded patients at the site of the incident.

The identities of the suspected gunmen involved in the Friday shooting have not yet been publicly disclosed by authorities.

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