IDF soldier seriously wounded in car-ramming attack on Highway 443, terrorist killed

Israel Police stated that the terrorist had hit a police patrol vehicle belonging to the Judea and Samaria District. An officer and a soldier were inside the vehicle as part of a joint operation.Follow us on GoogleUnited Hatzalah medical teams at the scene of a terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, September 23, 2026.(photo credit: UNITED HATZALAH‏)SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 17:08Updated: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 17:41An IDF soldier in his 30s was seriously wounded in a car-ramming terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, also known as the Bell checkpoint, on Highway 443 on Wednesday.He has been evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem.The terrorist was killed by IDF troops stationed nearby, the military announced.Israel Police stated that the terrorist had hit a police patrol vehicle belonging to the Judea and Samaria District. An officer and a soldier were inside the vehicle as part of a joint operation."United Hatzalah’s dispatch center sent us to the scene of a vehicular ramming attack near Bell Checkpoint," said United Hatzalah paramedics Itzik Kara and Netanel Cohen. "Assisted by IDF medical teams, we provided initial medical treatment at the scene, including respiratory support, the administration of life-saving medication, bandaging, and splinting, to a man who was subsequently transported to the hospital in serious condition."United Hatzalah medical teams at the scene of a terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, September 23, 2026. (credit: UNITED HATZALAH‏)Highway 443 between the Maccabim checkpoint and Beit Horon has been closed in both directions.Palestinian shot after reported car-ramming attack attempt near HebronEarlier on Wednesday, two Palestinians reportedly attempted to run over the owner of a farm in the Hebron Hills.The farm owner began shooting at them in accordance with the "suspect arrest procedure," wounding one of the individuals in the leg, according to reports.IDF troops were deployed to the area, N12 News reported, adding that the incident is under review.Avi Ashkenazi contributed to this report.Follow us on Google