Israeli forces moved overnight to seal the home of the Hamas-affiliated terrorist responsible for this week’s deadly shooting near Neve Tzuf. The operation targeted the residence of Kadri Samara in the village of Biddu after a temporary confiscation and sealing order signed by the head of Central Command. Demolition proceedings are set to continue as the next stage. Video from the scene shows soldiers working at night, carrying heavy metal plates and welding them firmly over the home’s entrance under the official orders. The sealing marks the initial punitive step following the September 20 drive-by attack at Ein Riya spring.

The assault killed Netanel Shukron, a 48-year-old father of six from Alei Zahav, who had been immersing with his eldest son ahead of Yom Kippur. The son managed to escape unharmed. Samara was wounded by an IDF tracker and later arrested in a Ramallah hospital by Duvdevan forces hours after the shooting. The rapid sealing of the home raises questions about the full timeline of the investigation and the eventual outcome of the demolition process. The incident has intensified focus on security measures in the area and the measures taken against those linked to such attacks.