Scene of the West Bank ramming attack
(Hatzala without borders )
At least one person was critically hurt in a suspected terrorist car-ramming attack at a bus stop near the West Bank settlement of Beit El on Wednesday morning.
Troops shot at the driver of a truck carrying hazardous materials that attempted to run them over; the terrorist was "neutralized" at the scene and is in serious condition, according to the military. He was later identified as Palestinian truck driver Isa Abdel Gabar Deif Allel, 58, a resident of Rafat, located near Ramallah in the West Bank.
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At the scene of the suspected ramming attack near Beit El in the West Bank
(Photo: Magen David Adom)
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The truck hit a bis stop at the Givat Asaf intersection
(Photo: Wet Bank police district)
The road was closed and roadblocks were set up as troops sealed the area, while the truck was examined for leaks by hazardous materials teams and firefighters who rushed to the scene. A gas leak from the tanker has been ruled out.
The area Fire and Rescue station commander said his team was carrying out measures to protect the safety of the forces operating on the scene and are prepared for any eventuality.
Hamas later in a statement called the ramming "a natural response to the occupation's crimes and a confirmation that the flame of resistance will remain burning and that aggression will not bring security as long as the occupation is on our land."