Gunmen Open Fire in West Bank, Leaving Three Dead and Seven Injured



A deadly attack unfolded in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Monday when gunmen targeted a bus and a car, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to seven others, according to Israeli emergency services.
The incident occurred near the Palestinian town of Al-Funduq, a location that has seen heightened tensions in recent months.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed they are actively pursuing the assailants, employing blockades to isolate villages in the surrounding area as part of their ongoing manhunt. "Our forces are working to bring the perpetrators to justice," an IDF spokesperson stated.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences to the victims and their families, emphasizing his government’s commitment to finding those responsible. "No one will get away," Netanyahu wrote on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

The attack comes amid escalating violence in the region following the October 2023 Hamas-led assault on southern Israel and the subsequent Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. This surge in hostilities has led to significant casualties on both sides.
Palestinian health officials report that since the onset of the conflict, at least 818 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank due to Israeli military actions and attacks by Israeli settlers. During the same period, dozens of Israelis have been killed in Palestinian attacks.

The recent surge in violence underscores the fragile security situation in the West Bank, which remains a focal point of the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Efforts to de-escalate tensions have faced significant challenges as both sides continue to grapple with the aftermath of the October conflict.

As investigations and military operations continue, the international community closely monitors the situation, calling for restraint and a renewed push for peace in the troubled region.

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