The IDF overnight conducted an operation in Hebron to raid the home of the terrorist who carried out the terror ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction, the military announced on Monday. 

As part of the operation, soldiers from the Yehuda Brigade interrogated those close to the terrorist.

On Sunday, Magen David Adom said that the terrorist had hit several pedestrians, with paramedics providing treatment to three wounded, including two in serious condition who remain conscious.

Medical Center in serious condition with injuries to her limbs. Another 15-year-old girl, who is in moderate condition with facial injuries, was also transferred to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, MDA said.

The terrorist was killed by a soldier in the area.

IDF operates in Hebron, West Bank, June 1, 2026.
IDF operates in Hebron, West Bank, June 1, 2026. (credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Gush Etzion Regional Council confirms IDF soldier killed the terrorist

A spokesperson from the Gush Etzion Regional Council confirmed the attack and said that the road southwards towards Kiryat Arba was closed to traffic, asking people to please avoid the area.

"A terrorist tried to run over a group of boys and girls, leaving a number of them injured. The terrorist was killed very quickly by military forces in the area," said Yaron Rosenthal, head of the Gush Etzion Regional Council.

The soldier who killed the terrorist also provided emergency medical treatment to one of the wounded, saving their life, a spokesperson from the Gush Etzion Regional Council said