Israel Police stated that the terrorist had hit a police patrol vehicle belonging to the Judea and Samaria District. An officer and a soldier were inside the vehicle as part of a joint operation.Follow us on GoogleUnited Hatzalah medical teams at the scene of a terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, September 23, 2026.(photo credit: UNITED HATZALAH‏)ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAMSEPTEMBER 23, 2026 17:08Updated: SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 19:38

An IDF reservist in his 30s was seriously wounded in a car-ramming terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, also known as the Bell checkpoint, on Highway 443 on Wednesday.

He has been evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. The hospital later announced that the soldier had undergone life-saving treatment and is currently sedated and intubated in serious condition.

"We join all the residents of Samaria in praying for the victim's recovery and offer our support to his family during this difficult time," said Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan. "The Council will assist the victim's family, and together with the community, we will embrace and support them in every way possible. The entire nation of Israel is united in prayer for his recovery."

"We must respond to murderous terrorism with a firm hand and restore deterrence. We send our support to the security forces on the front lines who are protecting the citizens of Israel."

The terrorist was killed by IDF troops who were at the scene as he attempted to flee. He has been identified as Mahmoud Muhammad Mahmoud Suleiman, 29, a resident of Beit Ur al-Tahta.

United Hatzalah medical teams at the scene of a terror attack at the Maccabim checkpoint, September 23, 2026. (credit: UNITED HATZALAH‏)

Israel Police stated that the terrorist had hit a police patrol vehicle belonging to the Judea and Samaria District. An officer and a soldier were inside the vehicle as part of a joint operation. 

"United Hatzalah’s dispatch center sent us to the scene of a vehicular ramming attack near Bell Checkpoint," said United Hatzalah paramedics Itzik Kara and Netanel Cohen. "Assisted by IDF medical teams, we provided initial medical treatment at the scene, including respiratory support, the administration of life-saving medication, bandaging, and splinting, to a man who was subsequently transported to the hospital in serious condition."

Highway 443 between the Maccabim checkpoint and Beit Horon has been closed in both directions.

Palestinian shot after reported car-ramming attack attempt near Hebron

Earlier on Wednesday, two Palestinians reportedly attempted to run over the owner of a farm in the Hebron Hills.

The farm owner began shooting at them in accordance with the "suspect arrest procedure," wounding one of the individuals in the leg, according to reports.

IDF troops were deployed to the area, N12 News reported, adding that the incident is under review.

Avi Ashkenazi contributed to this report.

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