Terror attack in West Bank: Man shot in Mitzpe Yosef in Samaria region

Gunshots were heard, and shortly thereafter, security forces converged on the location.

IDF troops search for suspects in the West Bank. July 2, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops search for suspects in the West Bank. July 2, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

A shooting attack took place from deep within Nablus towards  Mitzpe Yosef in the Har Brakha area of the West Bank, the military confirmed on Tuesday. 

The IDF said an Israeli citizen had been wounded and had been evacuated for further medical treatment.

Forces searching the area for suspects

The military said its forces were searching the area for suspects, during which, in the Nablus area, the troops shot at several armed terrorists. The IDF noted hits had been identified. 

Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli media reported a shooting attack had taken place at the Har Brakha area after which a man had reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the torso from suspected sniper fire.

  IDF troops search the Nablus area for suspects. July 2, 2024.  (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
IDF troops search the Nablus area for suspects. July 2, 2024. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Israeli media also stated gunshots were heard, and shortly thereafter, security forces converged on the location.

Magen David Adom had also sent medics to the location of the incident.