This morning, a Palestinian terrorist opened fire at IDF soldiers stationed near the Israeli community of Ateret. The soldiers returned fire and neutralized the attacker.
IDF forces from the Home Front Command neutralized a terrorist who opened fire at their position Wednesday near the Israeli community of Ateret, located in the Judea and Samaria region.
The scene of the terrorist attack near Ateret, January 29, 2014
At 10:30 A.M. this morning, the terrorist opened fire at
IDF forces. The attacker, who works near the IDF position, engaged the
forces in a fire exchange. After returning fire, the IDF soldiers
confirmed a direct hit.
“IDF soldiers acted swiftly and professionally to prevent
casualties,” IDF spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner stated after the
incident. “We will continue to stand guard and protect Israeli civilians
from terror acts such as this one.”
Forces from the Nahal Brigade
were alerted to the scene to assist the soldiers who were attacked. The
IDF is currently searching the area and has launched an investigation
into the incident.
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