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From the Liveblog of
Friday, August 30, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, August 30, 2024
IDF brigade head slightly wounded as troops responded to West Bank attack
Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Col. Gal Rich, the commander of the Etzion Regional Brigade, is seen at the scene of an attack in the West Bank, early August 31, 2024. (Courtesy)
The commander of the IDF’s Etzion Regional Brigade, Col. Gal Rich, was slightly wounded amid tonight’s attempted attacks in the West Bank, a military source says.
Rich was hit in the arm by gunfire while troops shot dead a Palestinian terrorist at a gas station at the Gush Etzion junction.
He is being treated by medics and is said to be in good condition.
An image from the scene shows the brigade commander investigating the attack.
