What went wrong in the moments of the battle? The new findings from the attack at Yehuda Junction

New findings from the investigation of the attack at Yehuda Junction reveal a weapon jam among soldiers due to the 'Mek-Por' device, and a change in IDF instructions. It also emerges that the attack was directed by Hamas from Turkey.

New findings from the investigation of the deadly attack at Yehuda Junction reveal that two of the soldiers at the scene experienced a weapon jam due to the 'Mek-Por' device that remained in the chamber during the encounter with the terrorists. One of the soldiers, who fell in battle, managed to clear the jam, remove the device, and fire three bullets at the terrorists before being hit. Following the findings, the instruction for soldiers operating in the area was changed, and now the device must be removed during operational activity. The investigation also shows that the attack was directed by Hamas operatives operating from Turkey. The attack occurred on the morning of Friday, October 23, at Yehuda Junction near Hebron. Two armed terrorists opened fire on a force from the Ari Battalion of the Rescue Brigade. Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Reuteman, 23, from Ashkelon, and Sergeant Yuval Shai Soylem, 20, from Hod Hasharon, fell in battle. Three additional soldiers were wounded. The two terrorists were eliminated. The IDF spokesperson stated that the matter is under investigation and has not yet been presented to the bereaved families.