On Friday morning, a terrorist opened fire at an Israeli minibus in the Binyamin region, near the communities of Dolev and Talmon.
Initial reports said that at least three people were injured, one of them severely.
IDF forces arrived at the scene and are searching the area. A number of aircraft, including an attack helicopter, UAVs, and drones, were sent to the scene for the purposes of search and attack.
A gun battle developed at the scene between the terrorist and security forces, and the Israeli forces became concerned that there was an additional terrorist.
At the same time, someone opened fire on an armored ambulance, and an Israeli was injured. The victim was treated by rescue forces.
Earlier, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit released a statement that there were no injuries, but the vehicle was damaged.
Large forces and special means have been deployed to the area, including a combat helicopter.
The IDF later said, "This morning, a terrorist opened fire at an Israeli vehicle adjacent to the Talmon-Dolev Junction. No injuries were reported and damage was caused to the vehicle. A short while ago, an exchange of fire was instigated with the terrorist. As part of the pursuit after the terrorist, a fighter jet and UAV were scrambled to the scene. The exchanges of fire are still ongoing."
On Thursday evening, an explosive device was thrown at a passenger bus on Route 3157 in Gush Etzion.
Magen David Adom paramedics who were called to the scene reported that the passengers of the bus were not physically harmed. Three passengers were treated for anxiety.
Also on Thursday evening, a Palestinian Arab man who was planning a suicide bombing attack in the near future was arrested near Jericho.
Border Police officers acting on intelligence provided by the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) carried out the arrest before the plot could be carried out.
During the operation, gunmen opened fire on and threw explosives at the forces, prompting them to return fire. Three terrorists were neutralized and one was reportedly killed.
