Failure Before the Camera: Dramatic Footage from the Minutes Before the Attack in Samaria

Two days after the attack in Kfar Tel, exclusive footage reveals how an incited Arab mob moved toward Israeli hikers, and the moments of hesitation that led to tragedy. The soldiers in the field hesitated to fire, the terrorists exploited this, murdered Binyahu Malet and Yuval Ezra, and were only eliminated after a delay by soldiers on vacation.

Two days after the deadly attack in Kfar Tel in Samaria, the scale of the security failure becomes clear in exclusive footage obtained by Channel 14. The footage shows a group of Israeli hikers near Kfar Tel, as dozens of Arab terrorists move toward them in an organized manner and begin throwing stones. The hikers call for help, and Binyahu Malet, a security officer from Gilad Farm, and another security officer arrive, along with soldiers from an artillery battalion. The terrorists identify hesitation among the soldiers, and when the security officer lowers his weapon strap, they pounce, attempt to snatch the weapon, and fire at point-blank range—murdering Binyahu Malet and officer Yuval Ezra. Officer Yuval Ezra is seen firing several shots into the air—a decision that cost him his life. Only after a delay, two soldiers on vacation realize the military force is not responding and eliminate the terrorists. The soldiers sharply criticize the army's conduct and rules of engagement.