A tracker from the Binyamin Brigade traveling in an armored vehicle in the area identified the shooting and returned fire toward the terrorist and hit him, an action that apparently prevented additional casualties. The terrorist fled the scene wounded, and IDF forces immediately launched a pursuit and established roadblocks throughout the area.
The terrorist, identified as Qadri Samara, managed to reach Ramallah despite his wounds. However, Duvdevan unit fighters, guided by precise intelligence, closed in on a clinic in the city and captured him as he lay wounded in a bed. The arrest sparked shock on Palestinian social networks, which reported on the rapid penetration of forces deep into the territory.
Parallel to the operational activity, IDF forces surrounded a mosque in the terrorist's hometown of Bidu and carried out extensive arrests of suspects involved in the attack. The operational activity continued throughout the night hours.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir responded to the attack and declared that this is "the first definitive test for implementing the mandatory death penalty law for terrorists." Ben-Gvir called to apply the law that was approved in the Knesset and to deter future terrorists.
In the community of Eli Zahav in the Binyamin region, an atmosphere of heavy mourning prevailed. Netanel was described by those who knew him as a man of kindness and modesty who dedicated his life to his family and community. He is survived by his wife and six orphaned children. The funeral was set for 11:00 PM that evening.
The Neveh Tzuf area in the Binyamin region has been the scene of multiple shooting incidents and attacks in recent months. Security forces have intensified operational activity in the area, as the Duvdevan unit continues to demonstrate its capabilities in precise operations based on quality intelligence.
