One suspect captured in shooting, forces searching for another

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Medics at the scene of a suspected terror shooting in the Kochav Ya'ir area, June 7, 2026 (Magen David Adom)
Medics at the scene of a suspected terror shooting in the Kochav Ya'ir area, June 7, 2026 (Magen David Adom)

One suspect in the shooting in the Kochav Ya’ir area in central Israel has been captured, according to the police.

Security forces are searching for a second suspect.

One person was killed and at least four were injured in the suspected terror attack. The shooting took place at three locations in the area, close to the West Bank security barrier.

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