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Israeli injured after shooting near Bet El, attacker neutralized

At this time, it is not known if the attacker acted alone and the IDF continues searching the area for possible additional suspects.

Bet El located in the Binyamin Region of the West Bank. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
Bet El located in the Binyamin Region of the West Bank. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
(Oct. 14, 2022 / JNS)

An Israeli civilian received injuries after being shot in a terrorist attack near the town of Bet El on Friday.

">According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the victim was transported to a hospital while IDF soldiers in the area shot and killed the attacker.

At this time, it is not known if the attacker acted alone and the IDF continues searching the area for possible additional suspects.

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