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Netanyahu Approves Operations After Attack Near Kedumim Kills Three, Vows to Hold Terrorists Accountable

Jan 6, 2025, 04:03 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to hold accountable the perpetrators of a deadly shooting attack near Kedumim in the West Bank, along with anyone who assisted them. This statement follows a terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of three Israelis, including two women and a police officer. Netanyahu, in a meeting with top security officials including Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and the Shin Bet director, approved a series of offensive and defensive operations in the region. The IDF Chief of Staff visited the attack site in Samaria, stating that 'the clock is ticking' for the terrorists involved. Netanyahu's office confirmed that the operations aim to apprehend the attackers and bring them to justice, signaling an intensification of efforts against terrorism in the West Bank.