Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a comprehensive crackdown in the West Bank following a terror shooting near Gilad Farm on Friday, which resulted in the deaths of two Israelis: Master Sergeant (Res.) Benayahu Melet, 32, and IDF Maj. Yuval Ezra, 27. The incident occurred after Israeli civilians reportedly entered Palestinian Authority-controlled territory, leading to a confrontation where Palestinians threw rocks and one opened fire. Netanyahu stated, "We will act strongly against terrorists and their proxies, and we will not allow terrorism in Judea and Samaria to raise its head." Measures include demolishing the attacker's home, expanding counterterrorism operations, reinforcing IDF deployments, establishing new checkpoints, and accelerating farm authorizations. Shin Bet Director David Zini urged Israelis not to "take the law into their own hands," emphasizing trust in security forces.