Terrorist who attacked Israeli officer killed in Jenin during joint operation

During a joint operation by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) in southern Jenin, security forces neutralized Sultan al-Ghani, the terrorist responsible for a fatal attack on IDF officer Gideon Perry.

The assailant struck Perry with a hammer, stole his firearm and vehicle, and fled the scene, Caliber.Az reports, citing a joint statement from the IDF and ISA published on their Telegram channel.

“A short while ago, as part of a joint IDF and ISA operation in the area of southern Jenin, the forces eliminated the terrorist Sultan al-Ghani, who carried out the terror attack against Gideon Perry, an attack in which the terrorist attached and murdered him with a hammer, stole his firearm and vehicle, and escaped,” the statement read.

‘During an overnight operation, IDF soldiers apprehended five accomplice terrorists. Following that, the forces encircled the building in which the terrorist was fortified, and after a fire exchange, the soldiers eliminated the terrorist.

Following a search in the structure, the soldiers located a ‘Carlo’ style weapon, an M16 weapon, explosives, and magazines with ammunition.

Since his escape following the attack on August 18th, 2024, the ISA and IDF conducted a consecutive intelligence effort to close the circle and eliminate the terrorist.

The Israeli Security Forces continue counterterrorism efforts against anyone who harms or tries to harm Israeli civilans and security forces.” Write a refined news report in advanced English, preserving the original quotes and content,” the joint statement concluded.

Gideon Perry served as an officer with the Jewish National Agency (JNA) within the IDF and had been on active reserve duty since the outset of hostilities in northern Israel and the Gaza Strip.

By Vafa Guliyeva