Netanyahu announced measures including raids on Palestinian villages suspected of sheltering militants, along with accelerating the legalisation of farm outposts and creating new ones. He said the steps were part of a response to the attack and vowed to act against those responsible.

Outbreak of deadly violence near Havat Gilad

The violence erupted near the Israeli settlement of Havat Gilad and the Palestinian village of Tell, where Palestinian officials reported four deaths and several injuries. The Israeli military said clashes involved Palestinian and Israeli civilians, with gunfire exchanged and an Israeli security member killed.

Military response and political reactions

The Israeli army said it was preparing an "extensive counterterrorism operation" in the West Bank and had deployed additional forces. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the expansion plans, warning that continued violence and settlement activity could push the territory toward further escalation.