The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Police dispatched forces to Qusra, West Bank, a short while ago before 4:45 PM UTC on February 27, 2026, following a violent attack by masked Israeli civilians on Palestinians and additional Israelis, injuring two Israeli civilians who were evacuated to a hospital, according to the IDF Spokesperson's statement released during the 59-minute reporting window from 3:45:45 PM to 4:45:28 PM UTC. Israeli security forces are conducting searches to apprehend the suspected individuals, while Israel Police has opened an investigation into the incident details. The IDF described the event as a serious incident and strongly condemned violence that undermines security and stability, stating forces will continue operating to maintain resident security and regional order, as per the official IDF statement. This development follows an earlier IDF report from between 1:15 PM and 2:15 PM UTC today of the same attack in Qusra, where two Israeli citizens were severely injured by masked attackers targeting Palestinians and Israeli solidarity activists, prompting initial deployments and an investigation at the Ariel station.
