On July 24, 2026, a shooting occurred near Gilad Farm, a settlement southwest of Nablus in the northern West Bank, resulting in one Israeli death and two serious injuries. The attack involved Palestinians who reportedly stole a weapon from an Israeli emergency response squad and opened fire on hikers. IDF forces are conducting a manhunt in the area, having set up roadblocks, including at Nablus' entrances. Magen David Adom paramedics treated the injured before evacuating them via military helicopter. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for harsh measures, including the destruction of terrorist-supporting homes and the use of air power and heavy machinery. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich expressed solidarity with victims and demanded stronger IDF action against the attackers' village.
Bias read (Conservative): The article emphasizes the severity of the attack and quotes officials calling for punitive actions such as destroying homes and using force, which aligns with a hardline stance. The framing focuses on the threat posed by Palestinian attackers and supports aggressive military responses, reflecting a
