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IDF demolishes home of terrorist responsible for deadly attack

Mujahid Mansour killed one IDF soldier and wounded six others at the HaParsa Junction on March 22, 2024.

Israeli forces prepare the Deir Ibzi’a home of terrorist Mujahid Mansour for demolition on April 8, 2025. Credit: IDF.
Israeli forces prepare the Deir Ibzi’a home of terrorist Mujahid Mansour for demolition on April 8, 2025. Credit: IDF.

The Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday night demolished the residence of terrorist Mujahid Mansour in Deir Ibzi’a, located in the Binyamin region.

Mansour was responsible for the March 22, 2024, attack at HaParsa Junction, which resulted in the death of Staff Sgt. Ilai David Gurfinkel and injuries to six other soldiers.

Garfinkel, 21, from Sitria, a moshav in central Israel, was a member of the Duvdevan unit of the IDF Commando Brigade.

The IDF stated that the demolition serves as a deterrent against future terrorist activities. This action aligns with Israel’s long standing policy of demolishing the homes of individuals involved in fatal attacks against its citizens and military personnel.

The March 22 incident at HaParsa Junction was part of a series of escalated confrontations in the region, leading to increased security operations by the IDF to address and prevent further attacks.

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