Israeli gunfire at a vehicle near Bani Naim in Hebron and the killing of a Palestinian

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1. 5 Oct 2026, 13:22 The Israeli army spokesperson, citing the Hebrew Walla website, said a military force spotted in the Bani Naim area of the Judea Brigade a car moving suspiciously with three suspects on board, which then sped toward one of the army's vehicles and collided with it. The spokesperson confirmed that no injuries were recorded among the forces, while the forces responded by opening fire at the car and reported injuries without specifying their number.
2. 5 Oct 2026, 13:24 After the incident, Israeli forces sent reinforcements, began sweeping operations and closed roads and nearby villages in Bani Naim east of Hebron, amid widespread security tension in the area. The army said injuries were recorded without specifying the number of the injured or the nature of their injuries, while the Israeli force was not harmed.
3. 5 Oct 2026, 16:16 Circulated photos sparked wide condemnation after Israeli soldiers appeared taking a "selfie" next to the body of the Palestinian Mahmoud Hani Id'eis, who was killed after gunfire at a vehicle he was in at the entrance to the town of Bani Naim east of Hebron, which also left two other Palestinians injured, one seriously. The Palestinian Red Crescent said Israeli forces prevented its crews from reaching the injured, while the Israeli army gave an account speaking of a ramming attempt.

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