Gush Etzion Terror Attack: Latest Updates & Reports

A suspected car-ramming terror attack occurred Sunday evening at the Gush Etzion Junction, leaving at least one person seriously injured, according to initial reports.

Other reports indicate it was a combined shooting and ramming attack.

First responders on the scene are currently treating a seriously wounded woman, while updated field reports indicate two victims remain conscious at the site. The assailant was reportedly shot and neutralized by a combat soldier from the Kfir Brigade.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Spokesperson released an initial statement confirming the incident: "An initial report has been received regarding a car-ramming attack at the Gush Junction in the Etzion Regional Brigade. The details are currently under investigation."

Ramming attack at Tozmet Gush Etzion, 31 May 2026

MDA Spokesperson Statement:

At 20:09 (8:09 PM), a report was received at MDA's 101 Emergency Dispatch Center in the Jerusalem Region regarding a vehicle that struck several pedestrians at the Gush Etzion Junction heading toward Kiryat Arba. According to initial reports only: MDA medics and paramedics are currently providing medical treatment on-site to 4 injured individuals, including 2 who are in serious condition and conscious.

Updates:

1.Three young people have been taken to hospital. This includes a 17-year-old female was seriously injured with trauma to her limbs, and a 15-year-old female who was moderately injured with a facial injury.

2. The exit towards Gush Etzion is closed.

3. The terrorist is 30 years old and lives in Hebron (Nablus).

4. The terrorist was taken to Shaarei Tzedek where he died.

Gush Etzion Governor Yaron Rosenthal: ’We have seen a painful attack here, with several Israelis injured. The terrorist was eliminated very quickly by security forces. This will not stop our hold on Gush Etzion, which we have now lived in for more than 100 years.’ (Israel Live News)

Shaarei Tzedek stated:

Two women injured in a vehicle ramming attack in the Gush Etzion area have been brought to the Shaare Zedek Medical Center trauma unit in Jerusalem.

One woman is in serious condition and has been taken directly into surgery. A second woman is in moderate condition, conscious, and is receiving ongoing medical treatment.