Tel Aviv, Israel – — The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have demolished the home of Muhammad Shakur, the terrorist responsible for the killing of Staff Sergeant (Res.) Elhanan Ariel Klein in November 2023. The demolition took place overnight in Tulkarem, located in the Ephraim Brigade sector.
According to the IDF, Shakur was involved in a deadly terror attack at Beit Lid junction near the community of Einav on November 2, 2023. The attack occurred while Klein, 29, was driving home from reserve duty. Shakur and other terrorists opened fire on his vehicle, causing it to overturn. Klein was declared dead at the scene. He is survived by his wife and three children.
The attackers also planted an explosive device, which wounded four Border Police officers who arrived at the scene.
An official statement from the IDF Spokesperson said:
“Security forces demolished the apartment of the terrorist Muhammad Shakhur, who took part in the attack in which Staff Sergeant (Res.) Elhanan Ariel Klein was killed at the Beit Lid junction.”
The operation was carried out by IDF combat engineers from the Yahalom unit.
“The terrorist, along with other terrorists, carried out a terror attack at the Beit Lid junction, near the community of Einav, on November 2, 2023. In the attack, Staff Sergeant (Res.) Elhanan Ariel Klein was killed, and four additional Border Police officers were wounded upon arriving at the scene, as a result of an explosive device detonated by the terrorists.”
Reaffirming Israel’s commitment to national security, the IDF added:
“Security forces will continue to act to bring to justice every terrorist who has harmed or planned to harm Israeli civilians and security personnel.”