The terrorist who carried out the attack this morning near Tekoa was arrested in Bethlehem. The arrest was made by a special force with the assistance of the Shin Bet, which provided the exact location of the terrorist.
Two other terrorists were also arrested as the three escaped and hid in a Bethelehem mosque. It is not yet clear what the other two were arrested for.
A joint force of Duvdevan led by Shabat intel captured the terrorists in Bethlehem. It is reported that he belonged to Hamas.
IDF spokesperson:
Preliminary: IDF and MGB fighters under the intelligence guidance of the Shin Bet arrested the terrorist suspected of carrying out the shooting attack earlier today.
Defense Minister Yoav Galant:
I congratulate the IDF, Border police, and Shin Bet forces who arrested a short time ago the terrorist who carried out this morning's shooting attack in Takoa. As we proved today, so we will prove every time it is necessary - every terrorist circle will be closed, every terrorist will pay a heavy price.
Sending wishes for a speedy recovery and good health to Elrai Kapah and his daughters who were injured in the attack.