Minutes before a deadly shooting attack near Bruchin Junction in Samaria on Wednesday, drivers reported green laser beams blinding them on the road, a known precursor to terrorist activity. Despite these warnings, no immediate action was taken, according to a report by Yinon Shalom Yitach on i24news.
The attack claimed the life of Tze’ela Gez, a pregnant woman en route to the hospital, and left her infant, delivered via emergency surgery, in critical but stable condition. Her husband sustained light injuries. The terrorist fired from a passing vehicle, targeting Israeli cars, before fleeing. Security forces launched a manhunt, deploying air and ground units, and have cordoned off the nearby village of Bruchin, but the terrorist is still at large.
Security officials note that green laser blinding is a recurring tactic in the Ariel area, often followed by shootings or stone-throwing, as seen in a similar March attack.
The absence of shell casings at the scene suggests a skilled perpetrator (sniper), possibly linked to prior attacks. IDF forces, led by the Ephraim Brigade, continue searches for the suspect’s vehicle, while senior commanders assess the situation on-site.
JDN contributed to this article.
