Israeli forces map homes of terrorists who carried out shooting near Havat Gilad

Israeli security forces recently mapped the homes of two Palestinian terrorists in the village of Tell, northern Samaria, following a deadly shooting attack near Havat Gilad. The attack resulted in the deaths of Maj. Yuval Ezra and Master Sgt. (res.) Benayahu Mellet. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) conducted the operation. One terrorist was eliminated shortly after the incident, while the second suspect, who seized a soldier's weapon, was later arrested by the IDF's Duvdevan unit.

"The homes of both terrorists were mapped in preparation for the temporary sealing of the buildings, which is expected to be carried out as a preliminary step toward their demolition,"

the IDF stated. This policy, aimed at bolstering deterrence, has seen an increased pace of implementation since the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre.