18 Aug 2024 | 06:01 PM UTC
West Bank: Heightened security likely in vicinity of Kdumim after hammer attack kills Israeli security guard at Bar-On Industrial Park Aug. 18
Hammer attack kills Israeli security guard at Bar-On Industrial Park near Kdumim settlement, West Bank, Aug. 18; heightened security likely.
Authorities will likely maintain a heightened security presence near the Israeli West Bank settlement of Kdumim over the coming hours after a Palestinian assailant killed an Israeli civilian security guard in a hammer attack at the nearby Bar-On Industrial Park Aug. 18. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that the attacker stole the guard's handgun amid the assault before fleeing the scene. Following the attack, the IDF launched a major operation to find the assailant, and local security forces asked residents of Kdumim to stay at home amid the manhunt. Authorities have set up roadblocks in the area to facilitate their search for the assailant.
Transport and business disruptions may affect locations subject to checkpoints and an increased security presence over the short term.
Exercise increased vigilance and carry identification documents if operating near Kdumim. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the vicinity and any disruptions. If you encounter a checkpoint or are stopped by security forces, remain polite and cooperative. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities, including stay-at-home orders.
