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IDF Kills Hamas Gunman After Shukrun Death, Ben-Gvir Says

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Netanel Shukrun was killed by Hamas operative Qadri Samara at the Ein Raya spring near Neveh Tzuf.
His 16-year-old son Yoav survived after Shukrun shouted, “Yoav, terrorist—run,” warning him.
An IDF Binyamin Brigade tracker returned fire, wounding the gunman and halting further shooting.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the case meets his death-penalty law criteria for terrorists.

History

Historical Context

Ariel Sharon’s 28 September 2000 visit to the Temple Mount triggered widespread riots that ignited the Second Intifada. The uprising lasted until the 2005 Sharm el-Sheikh Summit and cost roughly 3,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis lives. Today, Hamas operative Qadri Samara’s killing of Netanel Shukrun near Ein Raya revives the conflict’s legacy, prompting calls for harsher penalties.

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Story summary

Netanel Shukrun was killed by Hamas operative Qadri Samara at the Ein Raya spring near Neveh Tzuf.
His 16-year-old son Yoav survived after Shukrun shouted, “Yoav, terrorist—run,” warning him.
An IDF Binyamin Brigade tracker returned fire, wounding the gunman and halting further shooting.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the case meets his death-penalty law criteria for terrorists.

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