07
Jun 2026
8:18 UTC
Israel & Palestinian Territories Alert (UPDATE): Manhunt ongoing for perpetrator of suspected terrorist shooting near Kochav Yair during morning hours on June 7; continue avoiding all travel
Current Situation:
- Security forces have detained the perpetrator of the shooting incident in Kochav Yair, with a manhunt ongoing for the second perpetrator as of the morning hours (local time) on June 7.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) defined the incident as a terrorist attack.
- A terrorist infiltration alert has been activated in Tzur Yitzhak and residents have been instructed to remain locked in their homes until further notice.
- At least four individuals have reportedly been wounded in several shooting incidents in Kochav Yair, Tzur Yitzhak, and Tzur Natan, while another succumbed to his injuries.
- A shooting was also recorded in the Israeli community of Salit, in the West Bank.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel on June 7 are advised to continue avoiding all travel to the vicinity of Kochav Yair, as well as on the nearby Highway 6, given security forces’ ongoing manhunt one of the perpetrators.
- Those in Tzur Yitzhak are advised to shelter in place given the ongoing suspicion of a terrorist infiltration. Adhere to authorities’ instructions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Kochav Yair, Tzur Yitzchak, Tzur Natan, Salit; central Israel, West Bank
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Security forces have detained the perpetrator of the shooting incident in Kochav Yair, with a manhunt ongoing for the second perpetrator as of the morning hours (local time) on June 7.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) defined the incident as a terrorist attack.
- A terrorist infiltration alert has been activated in Tzur Yitzhak and residents have been instructed to remain locked in their homes until further notice.
- At least four individuals have reportedly been wounded in several shooting incidents in Kochav Yair, Tzur Yitzhak, and Tzur Natan, while another succumbed to his injuries.
- A shooting was also recorded in the Israeli community of Salit, in the West Bank.
Recommendations:
- Those operating or residing in Israel on June 7 are advised to continue avoiding all travel to the vicinity of Kochav Yair, as well as on the nearby Highway 6, given security forces’ ongoing manhunt one of the perpetrators.
- Those in Tzur Yitzhak are advised to shelter in place given the ongoing suspicion of a terrorist infiltration. Adhere to authorities’ instructions.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Extreme
AFFECTED AREA
Kochav Yair, Tzur Yitzchak, Tzur Natan, Salit; central Israel, West Bank
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Extreme
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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