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Israeli Teenagers Injured in West Bank Car-Ramming Attack

9/30/2025

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Israeli Colonel Responds

Two Israeli teenagers were injured in a car-ramming at al-Khader Junction, West Bank, on Sept. 30, 2025; attacker Mahdi Muhammad Awad Dirieh was shot dead by reservist Col. Hezi Nehama.
The wounded were taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, one in serious condition.
Police are pursuing an indictment tied to a separate Ramot attack in Jerusalem.
Since Oct. 7, 2023, 62 people have died in terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank; a Palestinian man was indicted for a nationalist stabbing at Kibbutz Tzuba, and an Israeli-Arab teen was arrested for planning an ISIS-inspired attack.

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Hassan Indicted for Stabbing

Israel's State Prosecutor's Office indicted Muhammed Hassan for a stabbing at Kibbutz Tzuba, injuring two.
The attack occurred in a crowded dining room, with Hassan allegedly targeting victims by identity.
Guests subdued Hassan until an off-duty officer intervened; he faces attempted-murder charges.
Police raided his home in Shuafat, arresting his brother and another suspect who attempted to flee.

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Historical Context

The 2025 car-ramming attack at al-Khader Junction reflects ongoing violence in Israel and the West Bank, reminiscent of the 2015 surge that resulted in over 200 deaths. Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's stricter security measures, tensions escalated. Recent incidents, including the indictment of Muhammed Hassan for a stabbing, underscore the persistent instability and the urgent need for diplomatic resolution in the region.

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Israeli Colonel Responds

Two Israeli teenagers were injured in a car-ramming at al-Khader Junction, West Bank, on Sept. 30, 2025; attacker Mahdi Muhammad Awad Dirieh was shot dead by reservist Col. Hezi Nehama.
The wounded were taken to Shaare Zedek Medical Center, one in serious condition.
Police are pursuing an indictment tied to a separate Ramot attack in Jerusalem.
Since Oct. 7, 2023, 62 people have died in terror attacks in Israel and the West Bank; a Palestinian man was indicted for a nationalist stabbing at Kibbutz Tzuba, and an Israeli-Arab teen was arrested for planning an ISIS-inspired attack.

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