Two Israelis were shot dead in an attack in West Bank on Thursday, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said in a statement.
According to initial reports, two civilians were shot to death from a drive-by vehicle near the settlement of Itamar and the Palestinian village of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus, the IDF said.
Israeli Red Cross Emergency Services Zaki Heller confirmed to Xinhua news agency that a man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene by Israeli Paramedics, and four children with them were lightly injured.
Israeli security services are currently searching for the perpetrator, who fled from the scene.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app