IDF Kills Terrorist Who Murdered Pregnant Woman in West Bank

Nael Samara, identified as the terrorist who killed pregnant Israeli civilian Tzeela Gez near the West Bank settlement of Bruchin, was killed by Israeli security forces during a raid in the village of Bruqin. Samara, a former Hamas member, was found carrying an M16 rifle and other weapons and reportedly ran toward soldiers with a bag believed to be rigged with explosives before being shot dead. Two other suspects, including the alleged head of the cell, were arrested in connection with the attack and are believed to be involved in multiple recent shootings in the area. Following the attack, Israeli settlers retaliated by burning cars in Bruqin, though reports of home burnings were denied and no arrests were made. The Israel Defense Forces have mapped the homes of two Palestinians suspected of aiding Samara, named Maher Samarah and Jabil Samarah, ahead of potential demolitions. The incident has heightened tensions and security measures in the region.