Local media reports indicate that the vehicle was set ablaze following the shooting, prompting a swift and forceful response from the Israeli military.
The attack occurred in the early afternoon, with eyewitnesses reporting hearing a barrage of gunfire before seeing the vehicle engulfed in flames. The identity of the driver has not been released, but Israeli authorities have confirmed the fatality.
Immediately following the attack, the Israeli military launched a large-scale operation in Qalqilya. Troops stormed the city, setting up roadblocks and conducting house-to-house searches in an effort to locate the perpetrators. The military presence has heightened tensions in the city, which is already a flashpoint in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
As of now, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The lack of immediate claims has left authorities and analysts speculating about the motives and affiliations of the assailants. Given the complex and volatile nature of the region, various factions, including militant groups and lone actors, are being considered as potential culprits.
Qalqilya, situated in the northwestern part of the West Bank, has long been a site of friction between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents. The city’s proximity to the Green Line and the presence of the Israeli separation barrier have made it a focal point for tensions and frequent clashes.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
