Tragedy in the West Bank: Two Israeli soldiers lose their lives in an attack in Nablus

Amidst the escalating violence in the West Bank, two Israeli soldiers lost their lives in a hit-and-run attack in Nablus, in the northern part of the occupied region. Sergeants Eliya Hilel and Diego Shvisha Harsaj, both 20 years old and belonging to the Nahshon Battalion of the Kfir Brigade, died from the serious injuries sustained in this incident, which is presumed to have been carried out by a Palestinian assailant. The Israeli Army responded to the attack by stating that the soldiers were pursuing the terrorist who rammed them with a vehicle at one of the entrances of Nablus and then fled the scene. The Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi, and the Commander of the Central Command, Major General Yehuda Fox, traveled to the location to conduct investigations and assess the situation. According to local sources, the hit-and-run occurred as the soldiers were inspecting Palestinian vehicles leaving Nablus at a random military checkpoint. At one point, a car made a U-turn and struck the soldiers, claiming the lives of two young men in military service. This tragic event takes place within a context of increasing violence in the region of the West Bank, which has witnessed numerous clashes and attacks so far this year. The situation has worsened since the escalation of tensions between Israel and Hamas, resulting in over 500 deaths in 2023 and a significant number of casualties in 2024. Moreover, amidst these events, the Israeli Army also reported the death in combat of Sergeant Yedidya Azugi in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. These incidents reflect the complexity and tragedy surrounding the conflict in the region, with a high number of casualties on both the Palestinian and Israeli sides. The violence has taken a heavy toll in human terms, with thousands of people affected by the confrontations and attacks. The Gaza Strip has been particularly hard hit, with thousands dead and injured, underscoring the urgent need to find a peaceful and stable solution in the region. In light of this situation, the international community has called for restraint and dialogue to prevent a further escalation of violence. Meanwhile, the families of the fallen Israeli soldiers and all victims of this conflict mourn the irreparable losses and appeal for a future of peace and coexistence in the region.