Evron's elite unit was engaged in what has become a routine arrest of a wanted terrorist, in the village of Mircha near Jenin, at approximately 3 AM. The soldiers had already completed the arrest and taken the suspect into their jeep when gunshots were fired from an open area nearby. Sgt. Evron was wounded in his head, and an exchange of gunfire ensued. Evron was treated on the spot and transported by helicopter to Tel HaShomer Hospital in Tel Aviv - but died en route.
A search of the area afterwards produced a blood-stained Kalachnikov rifle and magazines. The IDF therefore assumes that the gunman was wounded in the incident. IDF forces continued to search for him throughout the morning, and, in accordance with general policy, intend to pursue him until he is found or killed.
Sgt. Yonatan Evron will be buried at 3:30 PM in the Rishon LeTzion Military Cemetery.
An armed Arab attempted to cross from northern Gaza into Israel near the former community of Elei Sinai today, and was shot and wounded in the process.
A search of the area afterwards produced a blood-stained Kalachnikov rifle and magazines. The IDF therefore assumes that the gunman was wounded in the incident. IDF forces continued to search for him throughout the morning, and, in accordance with general policy, intend to pursue him until he is found or killed.
Sgt. Yonatan Evron will be buried at 3:30 PM in the Rishon LeTzion Military Cemetery.
An armed Arab attempted to cross from northern Gaza into Israel near the former community of Elei Sinai today, and was shot and wounded in the process.