Five IDF soldiers wounded in suspected ramming attack in Hebron Hills

The terrorist who attacked the IDF soldiers was Omar Hassin, 16, from Hebron. He was killed at the scene

Military helicopter arrives to Shaarei Tzedek hospital  in Jerusalem, December 29, 2023 (photo credit: NOAM REVKIN FENTON/FLASH90)
Military helicopter arrives to Shaarei Tzedek hospital in Jerusalem, December 29, 2023
(photo credit: NOAM REVKIN FENTON/FLASH90)

Five IDF soldiers were wounded during a ramming attack on Hebron Hills, the IDF stated on Friday afternoon.

The terrorist was killed at the scene by Israeli forces.

Magen David Adom reported that four pedestrians were hit by a vehicle on Route 60 just north of Otniel near the Adirim Junction, with one in serious condition and the other four in between light to moderate condition. The victims were taken to Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Walla reported.

The terrorist who attacked the junction was Omar Hassin, 16, from Hebron, according to Army Radio.

"Four young men, about 20 years old, were lying on the side of the road after being hit by a vehicle. One of them was unconscious and suffered from a head injury and the other three were fully conscious and suffered from injuries to their limbs," Walla quoted MDA medic Eli Rosenberg as saying while at the scene. "In cooperation with the IDF medical personnel, we gave them medical treatment and evacuated them to the hospital."

Last terror attack was only the night before

The night before, two people were wounded in a stabbing attack at the Mazmuria checkpoint near Jerusalem. One was in serious condition, the other was in moderate condition, and the terrorist was killed at the scene.

 SOLDIERS ON patrol in the Hebron Hills area.  (credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)
SOLDIERS ON patrol in the Hebron Hills area. (credit: WISAM HASHLAMOUN/FLASH90)

The terrorist was revealed to be an Israeli Arab who arrived at the checkpoint from the Israeli side of the crossing.