The attack underscores the ongoing violence and conflict in the area, which has escalated following recent hostilities between Israel and Hamas.
Pregnant Woman Killed in West Bank Shooting: A Tragic Incident Unfolds
Pregnant Woman Killed in West Bank Shooting: A Tragic Incident Unfolds
A pregnant Israeli woman tragically lost her life in a shooting incident in the occupied West Bank. This event has intensified tensions in an already volatile region.
A pregnant Israeli woman has been fatally shot in a violent attack that Israeli authorities are labeling a terrorist act. The victim, Tzeela Gez, 30, was en route to a hospital with her husband, Hananel, when their vehicle was targeted near their home in the Bruchin settlement on Wednesday evening. Tzeela was critically injured from the gunfire while her husband sustained minor injuries.
Despite emergency medical intervention, including a caesarean section that successfully delivered their baby in a serious but stable condition, Tzeela's life could not be saved.
In response to the attack, Israeli military forces launched a search operation, surrounding the nearby Palestinian village of Bruqin to apprehend the shooter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his deep shock over the incident, emphasizing the stark contrast between those who "cherish and bring life" and the "despicable terrorists" who oppose them.
Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to locate the attackers and to retaliate decisively. Although no Palestinian group instantly claimed responsibility, Hamas praised the shooting as a "heroic act," framing it as a response to Israel's ongoing operations against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
The recent surge in violence has been marked by a rising death toll on both sides since the outbreak of conflict following a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The fate of Israeli settlements, which house around 700,000 Jews and are widely considered illegal by the international community, further complicates the strife in this deeply divided land.
Despite emergency medical intervention, including a caesarean section that successfully delivered their baby in a serious but stable condition, Tzeela's life could not be saved.
In response to the attack, Israeli military forces launched a search operation, surrounding the nearby Palestinian village of Bruqin to apprehend the shooter. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his deep shock over the incident, emphasizing the stark contrast between those who "cherish and bring life" and the "despicable terrorists" who oppose them.
Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to locate the attackers and to retaliate decisively. Although no Palestinian group instantly claimed responsibility, Hamas praised the shooting as a "heroic act," framing it as a response to Israel's ongoing operations against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
The recent surge in violence has been marked by a rising death toll on both sides since the outbreak of conflict following a Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The fate of Israeli settlements, which house around 700,000 Jews and are widely considered illegal by the international community, further complicates the strife in this deeply divided land.
