In a violent incident near the Ariel settlement (located in occupied West-Bank) a Palestinian shooter targeted an Israeli bus on Nov 29th causing multiple injuries
The attack left eight people hurt - four with direct gunshot wounds and others injured from shattered-glass debris; three victims conditions are listed as serious. Israeli defence forces quickly responded to the scene and neutralized the attacker
The shooter was identified as a 46-yr old local resident‚ whom Hamas al-Qassam Brigades later claimed as their member. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed his death following the confrontation with Israeli troops
The incident adds to the growing list of violent encounters in West-Bank since last fallʼs start of Hamas-Israel fighting. Israeli security reports note:
- Multiple Israeli casualties from street attacks
- Hundreds of Palestinian casualties including fighters
- Deaths of stone-throwing youth
- Civilian bystander fatalities
The area continues to see regular clashes between Palestinian residents and Israeli security forces; with both sides reporting numerous casualties in the past year