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Kedumim attack forces long-overdue rethink of northern Samaria strategy

While Gaza, Lebanon and Syria have dominated headlines and military resources, this critical region has been relegated to secondary status – a strategic calculation that is increasingly difficult to justify.

by  Hanan Greenwood
Published on  01-06-2025 13:45
Last modified: 01-06-2025 13:53
Kedumim attack forces long-overdue rethink of northern Samaria strategyAP/Majdi Mohammed

Terrorists in Jenin (AP/Majdi Mohammed) | Photo: AP/Majdi Mohammed

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The deadly terror attack near Kedumim Monday morning may finally force Israel's hand in northern Samaria, a region that has been simmering dangerously since Oct. 7. While Gaza, Lebanon and Syria have dominated headlines and military resources, this critical region has been relegated to secondary status – a strategic calculation that is increasingly difficult to justify.

The devastating shooting – the deadliest since the Passover 2023 attack on the Dee family – lays bare the shortcomings of this approach. Despite numerous brigade-level operations in hotspots like Jenin, Tulkarem and Nablus – including Sunday's dramatic undercover arrest using an ambulance disguise – the security situation continues to deteriorate.

Video: Footage of the Kedumim attack

The timing couldn't be more telling. Just as construction finally began on the Funduk bypass road – a project prompted by the tragic murders of Hallel and Yagel Yaniv near Huwara two years ago – attackers exploited the very vulnerability this road aims to address. The current route forces Israeli vehicles to slow significantly through Funduk village, creating perfect conditions for the kind of ambush we saw this morning.

Security officials have been warning that northern Samaria sits on the brink of a major escalation. Local council heads are no longer mincing words, demanding a full military operation in the region. With each passing attack, the clock ticks louder on Israel's containment strategy. The question is no longer if a major operation will be necessary, but when – and at what cost further delay.

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