""There is a lead, we will get our hands on the murderous attacker": The hunt for the two terrorists

December 17, 2021   

Three battalions and special units were deployed to the area of ​​the attack last night (Friday night) to assist in the pursuit of the terrorists who carried out the serious attack near Homesh, in which Yehuda Dimentman was killed and two others were injured. This morning, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Ran Kochav said in an interview on Galei Tzahal, referring to the hunt for the terrorists: "We are in a physical hunt for the terrorists, which includes fighters in the area from units and battalions that are currently operating in the field, alongside those who were deployed. We are using technological and intelligence means. The hunt will continue until we get our hands on the murderous attacker." When asked about progress in the hunt, he replied: "There is a lead, naturally we cannot give details. There is planning and execution here with escape routes. We arrested suspects tonight. We will continue, pursue, thwart and prevent future attacks and sooner or later get our hands on the person who carried out the attack." Are we in the midst of a wave of terror? IDF spokesman: "The IDF is preparing for this. The murderous attack is completely different from the attempted attacks by individuals and stabbings that we have seen in Jerusalem. I would not call it a wave of terror because I see no connection in this sequence. This attack is different because a weapon is used and it is a terrorist attack, an ambush by a terrorist or terrorists." Central Command Major General Yehuda Fox was interviewed last night: "We had a very serious attack, in which the late Yehuda Dimentman was murdered and two of his friends were injured. This attack miraculously ended this way and could have ended much more seriously. At this time, the IDF, Shin Bet, Israel Police and other forces are working on intelligence and in pursuit of the murderers. We will get our hands on them, we will catch them." Major General Fox added: "I left the Dimentman family home. From here, I send condolences to the family and wishes of recovery to the wounded. We are responsible for defense and will do everything in our power to provide protection to the residents here and catch the murderers who carried out this attack." The commander of the Judea and Samaria Division, Brigadier General Avi Balut, detailed the sequence of events in the attack yesterday: "A little after 7:00 PM, a vehicle left the settlement of Homesh and encountered an ambush on the side of the highway. This was not an ambush from a passing vehicle. Ten bullets were fired at the vehicle. This is a serious attack, we are conducting an intelligence pursuit alongside forces on the ground. Three battalions, special units and collection forces were deployed. We will not go into the details of the investigation.".